Comparison of the VOMS and SCAT 3: An NCAA-DOD CARE Consortium Analysis

December 13, 2019

Course Description

Vestibular and oculomotor symptoms in concussed athletes and warfighters are common, but current gold-standard sideline/battlefield concussion assessments fail to address common visual and vestibular symptoms present in acute concussions. This presentation discusses the Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screening (VOMS), the only sideline assessment test incorporating both the visual and vestibular systems. Results from the largest acute-concussion study to date, the NCAA-DOD Concussion, Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium will be discussed, and evidence-based recommendations will be made to improve concussion care.

Target Audience

Optometrists, Physicians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists

Learning Objectives

1. Highlight connections between and often underestimated prevalence of Sports- and Operationally-Related Concussions for the general population and US Warfighter populations.

2. Discuss the results of a recent NCAA-DOD CARE Consortium analysis examining the predictive accuracy of VOMS in comparison to the SCAT 3, including how this compares to the MACE 2 (US Military version of SCAT 3).

3. Associate the results of the recent study in terms of battlefield/acute assessments strategies, including impact on return-to-duty/activities of daily living, and operational readiness.

Additional Information

Virtual COPE Course ID #: 
65829-NO
Virtual COPE Activity/Event #: 
118632
Live in person COPE Course ID #: 
Live in person COPE Activity/Event #: 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (AOTA)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# . This Live course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, foundational training. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 65829-NO

    COPE Activity/Event #: 118632

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
12/02/2019
Course expires: 
12/27/2019
Event starts: 
12/13/2019 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/13/2019 - 1:00pm EST

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (AOTA)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# . This Live course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, foundational training. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 65829-NO

    COPE Activity/Event #: 118632

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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