Baseline Assessments
Baseline Testing is beneficial because it provides a useful comparison against post-concussion abilities and brain function. With this knowledge, medical providers can create personalized plans for efficient recovery and return to play since coaches, athletes, parents and trainers will know goals of recovery.
If an athlete who had previous baseline testing suffers a concussion, we can use this data to measure the complexity of the injury, brain systems affected, and a safe time to return to the sport.
Computerized Neurocognitive Test (ImPACT)
The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test (ImPACT) is a computerized neurocognitive test used in sports concussion assessment and management for individuals age 12 and older. For children age 5-11 years old ImPACT Pediatric is used. ImPACT is the most widely used computerized neurocognitive test to help evaluate and manage concussions. ImPACT is used by more than 7,400 high schools, 1,000 colleges and universities, 900 clinical centers, 475 Credentialed ImPACT Consultants, 200 professional teams, and select military units, expressly so medical clinicians, and other qualified healthcare providers, can better manage a concussion injury.
Although having a Baseline ImPACT test can greatly help in the assessment of a concussion injury, it is not required in order to use ImPACT following a suspected concussion injury. The personnel at the NCCP are specifically trained in the administration and interpretation of the ImPACT test. Following either baseline or post injury test, a member of our NCCP teams can review an ImPACT test and provide an interpretation that may be valuable in the understanding of the test results and in the management of the concussed athlete.
Test Dates
High school students & Humboldt club sport athletes: NCCP coordinates group testing/education dates to ensure that all athletes are tested prior to their first competition of the season. Please check with your coach or athletic director for the specific date and time. If, however, you cannot make it to a scheduled test date for any reason, you may schedule an appointment at Humboldt.
Please call or email us to set up an appointment as needed.
Office: (707)826-4540 | Email: nccp@humboldt.edu
