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The HEADS UP to Schools: Online Concussion Training for School Professionals is designed to help classroom teachers (grades K-12), school administrators, paraprofessionals, teachers' aides, and other staff who work with students understand:
- How a concussion may affect a student’s learning, emotions, and behavior.
- How to identify and monitor signs and symptoms of concussion.
- How to help students successfully return to school and recover from a concussion.
This free training will take about 45-60 minutes to complete. It features easy-to-follow information with knowledge checks and illustrated case studies that showcase a variety of scenarios to help you apply the information presented and achieve the key learning objectives of the course.
Check out the CDC HEADS UP trainings on concussion:
- Training for coaches
- Training for healthcare providers
- Videos on concussion safety
- Graphics and infographics
The HEADS UP to Athletic Trainers: Online Concussion Training was developed through a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) to share the latest guidance on concussion prevention, evaluation, and management. Athletic trainers have the opportunity to earn 2 continuing education credits through NATA after completing the training.
The HEADS UP to Athletic Trainers: Online Concussion Training was developed through a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) to share the latest guidance on concussion prevention, evaluation, and management.
Athletic trainers have the opportunity to earn 2 continuing education credits through NATA after completing the training.
