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About this course
Unfortunately, concussions are incredibly common and can happen to anyone who receives a traumatic head injury. If concussion goes unnoticed and untreated, it can lead to long-term dizziness, headaches and confusion for the sufferer. Therefore, it is vital that your staff are aware of concussions and know what to look out for in order to protect your patients.
This Concussion Awareness training course will teach your staff what a concussion is, the signs and symptoms of one, how to assess someone with a concussion, first aid measures, when a head injury might be a medical emergency, recovery advice, and sport related concussions. Perfect for coaches, parents, sport officials, trainers, and anyone interested in learning more about concussions.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Defining concussion: Describe what concussion is.
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Signs of concussion: Recognise signs and symptoms of concussion in adults and children.
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How to assess a concussion: Describe how to assess someone with a concussion.
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First aid measures: Understand first aid measures for concussion.
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Medical emergency: Understand when a head injury may be a medical emergency.
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Recovery advice: Describe what recovery advice might be for concussion.
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Sport concussions: Understand concussion in the context of sport.
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