ImPACT stands forImmediate PostConcussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing It is an online test given in a controlled environment There are t wo parts to the test baseline testing everyone gets this ID: 1044628
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1. What is ImPACT Testing?
2. What is ImPACT Testing?ImPACT stands for-Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive TestingIt is an online test given in a controlled environment. There are two parts to the test: baseline testing (everyone gets this)post-injury testing (if you have a head injury)The baseline testing is recommended to be completed every yearThe post-injury testing is used to decide when a student can safely return to playRepeat testing may be needed after a head injury to ensure at least an improvement to 80% of the baseline test
3. ImPACT Pediatric vs PediatricImPACT Pediatric ages 5-11 Parental assistance is required to answer questions10 minute test on IpadTest given1:1 with child and test giver ImPACT ages 12-59Parental assistance is not required 25 minute test on computer or IpadTest is given in a group setting
4. Parts to the ImPACT TestMemoryUsing words, numbers, symbols, and designsReaction timeVisual motor speedImpulse controlSymptomsBefore testing and after testing
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11. History of headaches, past injuries, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD etc can affect the length of time the brain heals.
12. Sample report. Red numbers show deficits in visual motor speed due to head injury.
13. Sample report 2. Shows gradual improvement in memory, visual motor speed, reaction time, and symptoms
14. Who Sees the ImPACT Test Results?Parents and StudentsBy request onlyHealthcare ProviderUsed to help decide when player returns to play or if further treatment is neededPhysical TherapistUsed for guiding therapy Rehabilitation Specialist (Dr .Vermuelen)-if further care is neededNeurologist-if further care is needed
15. Who Does Not See ImPACT Test ResultsCoachesRefereesTeachersOther StudentsPrincipal
16. Why ImPACT Test?After head injury, testing helps to guide Physical Therapy treatment based on student’s needsHelps eliminate guessing that student is being truthful of symptoms or lack of symptomsOnce student has no symptoms and is at 80% of their baseline test result, they must return to their Healthcare Provider for release back to playIf student does not improve on testing or if symptoms continue, referrals will be placed to Dr. Vermeulen Physcial Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, concussion clinic, and/or Neurologist
17. Cost of Baseline ImPACT TestingAt this time there is no cost to students between the ages of 12-19. MAS testing will be in Computer Lab 266 during seminar hours St. Francis testing will be in the Library Pediatric ImPACT testing (ages 5-11) can be completed per request through the Schoolcraft Rural Health Clinic by appointment (Fee required).
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