{"id":1569,"date":"2014-01-18T11:39:55","date_gmt":"2014-01-18T17:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2014-01-18T11:39:55","modified_gmt":"2014-01-18T17:39:55","slug":"the-concussion-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/?p=1569","title":{"rendered":"The Concussion Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the leading advocates for concussion awareness, Katherine Snedaker<\/a>, is putting on an event that must not be missed:<\/p>\n

Connecticut Students: Return to School THEN Return to Play<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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One Day Concussion Training offered in Two Connecticut Locations from 9 am to 3 pm<\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday, January 30, 2014 \u00a0 \u00a0 Stamford:\u00a0Chelsea Piers Connecticut
\nFriday, January 31, 2014 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 North Haven:\u00a0Quinnipiac University School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Helping Students with Concussions Return To Learning:\u00a0<\/b>Accommodating\u00a0the K-12 School Day with Concussion Management Teams<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

This is not a simply \u201cconcussion awareness\u201d event. Instead, each of the days will focus on Learning about Best Practices in Concussion Management\u00a0from national experts.\u00a0Then with new information and insight, participants will brainstorm with other stakeholders about\u00a0solutions to improve concussion care for Connecticut students.\u00a0The morning sessions are designed teach specifics for each group below, and afternoon panel discussions will provide networking and sharing opportunities between groups.<\/p>\n

For School Nurses & Staff<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0Learn\u00a0strategies and accommodations\u00a0for student concussion management during the school day with the goals of\u00a0reducing student symptom severity and potentially promoting a faster recovery. \u00a0Learn how to implement a Concussion \u201cReturn to School\u201d Protocol at the local level. Learn from\u00a0Brenda Eagan Brown,\u00a0MEd, CBIS,<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>co-author of the new 2013 CDC Resource:\u00a0Helping Students Recover from a Concussion: Classroom Tips for Teachers<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For Pediatricians<\/b>\u00a0– Review current concussion science and recommendations for best practices with a focus on Pediatrician\u2019s Role in Return to Learn & School Communications. Discuss the 2013 AAP RTL Report with one of the co-authors plus Post Concussion Syndrome in Students.<\/div>\n
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For Athletic Trainers<\/b>\u00a0– Learn how a School Concussion Management Team can help your student athletes. Educate others about the role of Athletic Trainers in our schools.<\/div>\n
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For Coaches, Referee & Sport Organizations<\/b>\u00a0– \u201cThe Student Athlete \u2013 Concussion Issues for Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Officials: Managing the Risk\u201d\u00a0plus possible updates in CT Concussion Law.<\/div>\n
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For Parents<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0Learn how proper school concussion management can help students reducing their symptoms and potentially promoting a faster recovery. Learn how to implement a Concussion \u201cReturn to School\u201d Protocol at the local level.\u00a0Review current concussion science and Post Concussion Syndrome.<\/div>\n
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For Students with Concussions\/PCS\u00a0<\/b>\u2013\u00a0Discover support groups & resources\u00a0from local students, national experts and online communities<\/div>\n

SPORTS NIGHT<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Student Athlete \u2013 Concussion Issues for Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Officials: Managing the Risk<\/a><\/h2>\n

A Presentation for Sports Organizations by\u00a0Alan Goldberger,<\/a>\u00a0a nationally recognized authority on sports officiating and sports law<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday,\u00a0January 30, 2014 , \u00a0Chelsea Piers, Stamford, CT \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07 to 9 PM<\/div>\n

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One of the leading advocates for concussion awareness, Katherine Snedaker, is putting on an event that must not be missed: Connecticut Students: Return to School THEN Return to Play One Day Concussion Training offered in Two Connecticut Locations from 9 am to 3 pm Thursday, January 30, 2014 \u00a0 \u00a0 Stamford:\u00a0Chelsea Piers Connecticut Friday, January […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[29,150,151,348],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1569"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1570,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1569\/revisions\/1570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nflconcussionlitigation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}