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Concussion and Brain Injury Awareness
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Academy for Health & Fitness
Summary
Overview
Ever suffered from a blow, bump or jolt to the head and couldn't think straight for a few seconds? Experienced headache/ blurry vision/ memory loss after a heavy impact on your head? This is called a concussion — a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every year, 1 million people visit accident and emergency departments in the UK, with 9 out of 10 people suffering from a minor head injury or concussion.
Understand concussions and the consequences of acquired brain injury (ABI), such as social, personal, and practical issues, as well as cognitive, physical, and emotional problems, with our online course. Also, discover the methods of rehabilitation further in this curriculum.
Develop the abilities to identify the impact of sports-related concussions and brain injuries on athletes and learn how to recognise a suspected concussion. Increase your awareness and gain expertise on concussion & brain injury at your own pace from the comfort of your home. Along with new skills in detecting concussion and brain injury, earn a CPD accredited certificate as proof of your competence today by joining this course.
On top of everything, you'll get a free Student ID card by enrolling in this course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards.
What Will You Learn From This Course:
- Understand the types of brain injuries, including acquired brain injury (ABI) & traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Importance of concussion and brain injury awareness
- Recognise physical signs and symptoms impacted by brain injury
- What causes concussion and the signs & symptoms
- Physical, emotional and behavioural problems affected by acquired brain injury
- Common causes of ABI such as brain stroke, brain tumours
- Ability to recognise various types of concussions in contact sports
- Concussion rehabilitation process including physical, behavioural & emotional disorders rehabilitation
- Techniques on how to protect children & the elderly from concussions as well as preventing sports-related TBI
CPD
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Description
The course has been designed by experts to create a rich and in-depth training experience for all the students who enrol on it. Enrol on the course now and get instant access to all course materials. Then, enjoy the course materials online from any internet-enabled device and learn when it suits you. Start your learning journey with this course straight away and take a step forward in securing a better future!
Why should you choose the course with Academy for Health & Fitness?
• Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course
• Student ID card with amazing discounts — completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
• Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning
• Innovative and engaging content and activities
• Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
• Complete the programme in your own time, at your own pace
• Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
*****Course Curriculum*****
Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course:
Introduction To Brain Injury
- Introduction To The Module
- The Human Brain
- Types Of Brain Injury
- Prevalence of Brain Injury
- Importance Of Awareness
Concussion Awareness
- Introduction To The Module
- Defining Concussion
- Causes of Concussion
- The Signs And Symptoms of Concussions
Acquired Brain Injury
- Introduction To The Module
- Understanding Acquired Brain Injury
- The Effects Of ABI
- The Common Causes Of ABI
Sports-related Concussion And Brain Injury
- Introduction To The Module
- Concussions In Contact Sports
- Second Impact Syndrome
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- Recognising Sports-related Concussion
Rehabilitation
- Introduction To The Module
- Introduction To Rehabilitation
Prevention
- Introduction To The Module
- Important Preventive Techniques
- The Need For Early Intervention
Assessment Process
Once you have completed all the modules in the course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course.
Showcase Your Accomplishment of New Skills: Get a Certification of Completion
The learners have to successfully complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD accredited certificate. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39
Who is this course for?
If you want to learn the details about concussion and brain injury then this self-paced online programme is absolutely perfect for you. Anyone associated with children, the elderly, or athletes will find this course truly resourceful and beneficial. The rich learning materials will help you develop the required abilities to assist people in need.
Requirements
There are no previous knowledge requirements for the program; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol on this Concussion and Brain Injury Awareness course without any hesitation.
All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.
Browse this 100% online course from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry Skillset with this Concussion and Brain Injury Awareness course.
Career path
You don't need any prior experience or education to enrol in this course. After completing the programme, you can explore opportunities such as -
- Sports Physiotherapist
- Athletic Therapist
- Assistant Physician
- Clinic Administrator
- Youth Sports Coach
- Rehabilitation Technician
- Patient Carer
- TBI Caregiver
- Nursing Home Worker
And many more!
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