Comprehensive Academic Knowledge

Gain high-level academic knowledge and evidence-based clinical assessment skills

Interactive Learning Experience

Engage with quizzes, case studies, and assessments to enhance understanding

Expert-Led Training

Learn from industry experts in concussion diagnosis and management

Meet Your Instructor

Zac Lewis, Osteopath, PhD (c) Founder & Lead Educator Concussion Education Australia Zac is a neuroscience PhD candidate, clinical educator, and clinician with extensive experience in brain injury research and practical concussion management. He founded Concussion Education Australia to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world clinical care. With a strong focus on oculomotor, vestibular, and cerebellar testing in concussion assessment. His doctoral research centred on developing and refining diagnostic and prognostic tools for concussion management, bridging the gap between academic evidence and frontline clinical application. He is passionate about delivering training that’s both scientifically rigorous and immediately applicable. Zac personally facilitates all Byron Bay and online modules, combining research insight with hands-on clinical frameworks. “We’re here to give you not just knowledge, but confidence in applying it clinically — with tools that work on Monday morning.”

Meet Your Instructor

Dr Peter Corredig, MBBS, FRACGP Senior Facilitator – General Practice Lead Melbourne / Geelong An experienced GP with a strong focus on musculoskeletal medicine, sports-related concussion, and return-to-play decision making, Dr Corredig delivers our in-person practical workshops for medical practitioners in Melbourne and Geelong. He brings a practical, GP-specific perspective to concussion diagnosis, communication with families and athletes, and applying SCAT6 and SCOAT6 in the fast-paced primary care setting. “Our practical days are about giving GPs and allied clinicians the clinical structure and decision-making clarity we rarely get in standard training.”

About the Course

Join our Concussion Diagnosis & Management Training Course designed for both Allopathic and Allied health clinicians in Australia.  Explore mechanisms of injury, neuroanatomy, classifications of TBI, and more through our online modules. Enhance your skills with up-to-date, evidence-based clinical assessments and earn 14 CPD points. Take the first step towards becoming a concussion management expert! Enrol now for a transformative learning experience.

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 71 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Understanding Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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      Objectives

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      TBI Classification

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      Mechanisms of Injury

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      Musculoskeletal involvement

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      Neuroanatomy

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      Biochemistry

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      Physiology

    8. Symptoms of Default Mode Network (DMN) Dysfunction Free preview
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    Module 1: Physiological Impact

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      Oculomotor Dysfunction

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      Severity

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      Post Concussion Syndrome

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      Imaging

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      Identifiable pathology

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      Cortical Thinning and Structural Atrophy

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      Biomarkers

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      Module 1 Summary & Completion Assessment

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    Module 2: Concussion Diagnosis & Initial Assessment

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      Objectives

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      Acute / On-Field Concussion Assessment Tools

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      SCAT6 / SCOAT6 / Child SCAT

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      MSK / Cervical spine assessment

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      Upper Cervical Syndrome

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      Module 2 - Checkpoint Quiz

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      Cranial Nerves

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      Vestibulo-ocular motor screening (VOMS)

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      Nystagmus

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      Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

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      Module 2 - Summary and Completion Assessment

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    Module 3: Practical Assessment & Acute Concussion Management

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      Objectives

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      Neurological Foundations of Balance Control

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      Vestibular System: Your Inner Ear’s Balance Sensor

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      Vision & Postural Stability: Your Eyes as Balance Guides

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      Somatosensory & Proprioceptive Systems: Knowing Where Your Body Is

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      Cerebellum: The Master Coordinator of Movement

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      Motor Control & Reflex Pathways: Rapid Balance Corrections

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      Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR): Stabilizing Your Vision During Movement

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      Cranial Nerves in Balance & Coordination

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      Module 3 - Summary and Completion Assessment

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    Module 4: Post-Concussion Syndrome and Long-Term Management

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      Objectives

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      Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

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      Symptoms and Management

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      Emerging Therapies

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      Progression of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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      Conclusion: PCS to CTE Progression

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      Post Concussion Syndrome Case Study

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    Module 5: The Multidisciplinary Approach in Concussion Care

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      Objective

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      Multidisciplinary Approach in Concussion Management

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      Clinician Roles in Concussion Management — Australian Legal Framework

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      Multidisciplinary Referral Flow Example - (Template included in Clinical Toolkit)

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      Cultural Safety in Concussion Management

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      Case Scenario Quiz: Applying Cultural Safety in Concussion Management

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      Upper cervical and suboccipital management

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      At home management - MOVE protocol

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      Case Study Activity: Elijah – A Complex Recovery After School Sports Injury

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    Module 6: Return to Play / Return to Work Protocols

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      Objectives

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      Return-to-Play (RTP) Protocols for Concussion: A Structured Medical Approach

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      Return-to-School (RTS) Protocol: Cognitive Reintegration After Concussion

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      Return-to-Work (RTW) Protocol: Occupational Recovery After Concussion

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      Clinical Tools

    6. Scenario: Return to Activity Case for Completion Free preview
    7. Return-to-Activity Case Scenario Quiz Free preview
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    Module 7: Legal, Ethical, and Documentation Considerations

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      Objectives

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      Legal Responsibilities in Concussion Diagnosis and Management

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      🛡️ Managing External Pressures & Conflict of Interest

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      🕵️‍♂️ Professional Accountability & Regulatory Compliance

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      Ethical Case Scenario – Return-to-Play Pressure

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    Module 8: Communicating Concussion with Clarity

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      Objectives

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      Establishing Framework

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      Helpful Analogies and Emphasis Points

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      Tailoring Explanations by Patient Age: Practice & Roleplay

    5. Quiz Assessment: Communicating Concussion Effectively Free preview
  10. 10

    Course Complete - Time to book your practical training day!

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      Course Complete - Time to book your practical training day!

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