This Injury and Protection course will focus on two sections: common eye injuries and concussions.  For eye injuries, we will discuss triage, management, and post trauma protocols.  Injury prevention on a personal and administrative level will also be covered.  The second section will be dedicated solely to concussions.  This will include diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and return to play.

The first chapter will concentrate on eye injuries and other trauma that can affect the eyes. Common eye injuries such as blunt trauma, corneal abrasions, lid lacerations, penetrating trauma, among others will be covered. We will look at everything from on field diagnosis and triage to active treatment and management. Guidelines will be discussed for eye protection and return to play. We will even talk about how different aspects of the health care team should be involved

The second chapter will revolve around concussions and concussion management.  The latest understanding of concussion science will be reviewed. On field diagnostic testing will be reviewed with special attention to eye testing.  Vision rehabilitation and vision performance testing for return to play will be covered. The need for interprofessional collaboration and methods for enhancing communication of health care providers will cap this session.  Each module should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.