Concussions are an incredibly common form of brain injury that can happen to almost anyone who suffers a traumatic head injury, regardless of age, health or gender.
Parents, teachers, coaches and anyone involved in physical activity should understand the signs, symptoms and dangers of concussion. Knowing how it can be treated helps keep you, your family and those in your care as safe as possible if a head injury occurs.
This course explains what a concussion is, including medical definitions, before covering the signs and symptoms to watch for, the risk factors that make concussion more likely, and the treatment methods used once a concussion is diagnosed.
You will learn:
- What happens in the brain when a concussion occurs
- The physical and mental signs that may indicate a concussion is present
- Signs and symptoms to watch for in children, which can differ dramatically from those in adults
- Which risk factors may lead to a longer recovery period
- Important preventative techniques
This course forms part of our Care training courses and our wider CPD courses. Explore our full range of training programmes to find your next qualification.
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