Concussion Awareness Training Course

Course Description It’s important your staff know how to prevent and respond to concussions, especially if it is a medical emergency. This online Concussion Awareness training course will enhance your staff’s knowledge of concussions for adults, children and in sports, alongside how to treat them effectively. Enquire today!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 Concussion course, learners should know and understand the following: Defining concussion - Describe what concussion is Signs of concussion - Recognise signs and symptoms of concussion in adults and children How to assess a concussion - Describe how to assess someone with a concussion First aid measures - Understand first aid measures for concussion Medical emergency - Understand when a head injury may be a medical emergency Recovery advice - Describe what recovery advice might be for concussion Sport concussions - Understand concussion in the context of sport Course OutlineThe aim of this online Concussion training course is to greater increase your knowledge of concussion and the signs of concussion, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are: Defining concussion Signs of concussion How to assess a concussion First aid measures Medical emergency Recovery advice Sport concussions Duration:This course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.Entry and Level:There are no barriers to entry on this training online course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.Certification:On completion of this online course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online. Accreditation:This course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases.