Description: Join Dr. Mendler, MD, for a discussion of concussion evaluation and management — from clinical assessment and baseline testing to post-injury evaluation and return-to-play. You’ll explore how to bring different pieces of information together, communicate across the care team, and use digital assessment tools to support, not replace, clinical judgment.

Objectives: Identify key components of a comprehensive concussion evaluation. Interpret baseline and post-injury testing within the broader clinical picture. Apply practical strategies to improve concussion management, communication, and return-to-play decision-making.

Presenter(s): Dr. J. Christopher Mendler, MD Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Mendler is a board-certified sports medicine physician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience in sports medicine and concussion management. He has cared for professional, collegiate, high school, and youth athletes, and has worked alongside Athletic Trainers throughout his career to improve athlete care. Dr. Mendler served on the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for nearly 20 years, including as Chair from 2021–2025. He also directed a concussion management program that supported more than a dozen schools and thousands of student-athletes, bringing a practical, real-world perspective to concussion assessment and return-to-play decision-making.

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Essential

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Critical Incident Management

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only

Start Date & Time: 09/17/2026 12:15 PM CDT

End Date & Time: 01/17/2028 12:15 PM CST

Cost: $0.00

CEUs: 1