EBP-3: Concussions:

Psychometric Data &

Prognosticating
Outcomes

Instructors

Mark Lovell, PhD (Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer for ImPACT Applications, Inc..)

Course
Description

This course discusses the evidence behind the ImPACT Test, including
basic psychometric data, reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity.
This course also examines the latest concussion management
technologies and discusses ways to apply the most recent research on
prognosticating outcomes.

Time

116:54

Educational Level

Beginner

Prerequisites

None

Format

Pre-recorded Lecture

Target Audience

Sports Medicine Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse

Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinical Psychologists,
Neuropsychologists, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, Athletic Trainers

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

Summarize a concise history of concussion management.

Identify and describe the benefits and disadvantages of recent

concussion management technologies.

Critique the psychometric foundation of ImPACT including its

reliability and validity.

Review and apply the most recent research regarding

prognosticating outcomes for mTBI.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to participate in an ImPACT Training Workshop

that you have paid for you may request: (i) a refund, but only if you
provide lmPACT with at least three (3) calendar days notice in
advance of the workshop; (ii) reschedule to participate in another
workshop of equal or lesser value; or (iii) substitute someone to
participate in the workshop in your place. If you provide notice to
ImPACT fewer than three (3) calendar days in advance of the
workshop, you may reschedule to participate in another event of
equal or lesser value or substitute someone in your place, but you
cannot receive a refund. All cancellations and refund requests
must be submitted by the purchaser to lmPACT Applications, Inc.
and emailed to training@impacttest.com.

Completion Policy

Learners must view the course in its entirety to be issued a

statement of credit.

Assessing
Achievement of
Objectives

Learning objectives are assessed within the post-course evaluation

that is emailed to participants following completion of a course.

Accessibility
Statement

Participants who have special needs are encouraged to contact

program organizers so that all reasonable efforts to accommodate
these needs can be made.

Other Disclaimers

The purpose of this course is not to promote goods or services.

There are no outside sponsors for this course.

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Continuing Education Credits

Athletic Trainers

ImPACT Applications, Inc. is recognized by the Board of

Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic
Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum 2 hours
of EBP Category continuing education. Certified Athletic Trainers
are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent
participating in the continuing education activity.

Physical Therapists

At this time ImPACT is not able to offer pre-approved continuing

education credits to physical therapists for this course. You will
receive a certificate of attendance for each of our courses with
contact hours listed. Review your state laws to determine if this
training can be applied toward continuing education without
pre-approval.

Physicians

At this time, ImPACT is not able to offer AMA PRA Category 1

Credits. You will receive a certificate of attendance for each of our
courses with contact hours listed. Review your local, state, and
national Medical Society laws to determine if this training can be
applied towards AMA PRA Category 2 Credits. Click here for more
information on the AMA PRA Credit System.

Other Healthcare
Professions

At this time ImPACT is not able to offer continuing education

credits to occupational therapists, psychologists, registered
nurses, or other healthcare professionals. We are in the process
of applying to be able to offer credits to as many disciplines as
possible and hope to have the ability to offer credits at future
training events.

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Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D., FACPN, D. Sci (Hon)

Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D. is internationally recognized as a concussion
expert for his development of innovative neurocognitive testing
programs and ground breaking research. Currently Dr. Lovell serves
as chairman and chief scientific officer of ImPACT Applications. In the
early 1990's he developed the ImPACT test which is the first, mostwidely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion
evaluation system. The ImPACT test has become an international tool
used in the comprehensive clinical management of concussions. Dr. Lovell's expertise led to his
development and direction of the first league wide neuropsychological testing programs for the
National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL). Dr. Lovell remains a
neuropsychological consultant for several organizations throughout the world including, but not
limited to, the NFL, NHL, Irish Rugby, USA Women's Olympic Hockey team, World Wrestling
Entertainment (WWE) and the US Ski and Snowboard team.
In 2000 Dr. Lovell became the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's
(UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Dr. Lovell's pioneering approach to concussion
management attracted professional athletes from around the world to the UPMC Concussion
Program. Until his retirement from clinical practice in 2011 Dr. Lovell directed the UPMC
program, which has been regarded as the first and largest program of its kind.
Dr. Lovell is a leader in concussion research, publishing over 100 peer-reviewed articles,
authoring or co-authoring nine textbooks and writing over 40 book chapters. He is an
instrumental force in spreading concussion education and awareness among the public and
medical community. Dr. Lovell served as a panel member for the Center of Disease Control's
Coaches Toolkit and has trained thousands of medical professionals on neurocognitive testing
and concussion management. Dr. Lovell's contributions to the neuropsychological community
has allowed him to be a frequent presenter at professional meetings internationally and serve as
a member of the Vienna and Prague International Consensus Conference on Sports-Related
Concussion.
His vast accomplishments have been recognized by the Council of Brain Injury award for
excellence in research, National Concussion Summit Excellence In Safety Award, USA Hockey
Excellence in Safety Award, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology Distinguished Clinical
Neuropsychologist Award and most recently his alma mater, Northern Michigan University,
awarded him with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree for his pioneering work in sports
concussions.
Dr. Lovell is a member of various professional and scientific organizations including the
International Neuropsychological Society, American Psychological Association and North
American Brain Injury Association. In addition to being a member of several prestigious
organizations Dr. Lovell has been a reviewer for over 15 professional journals and is currently
serving as an editorial board member for several different journals.