CDC Heads Up to Schools Webinar for Schools Profession​als

CDC Heads Up to Schools Webinar for Schools Professionals 
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST.
Click below to register for a FREE CDC webinar on concussion in schools (K-12): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3354303556335213312

This webinar will help you:

• Learn the signs, symptoms and effects of a concussion on students K-12.
• Know how to prevent and respond to concussions in school.
• Explore school-wide approaches to addressing concussion.
• Learn ways to support individual students returning to school after a concussion.

Invited presenters include:

Julie Haarbauer-Krupa, Ph.D.
B.R.A.I.N. Program Coordinator
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta

Karen McAvoy, Psy.D
Director of the R.E.A.P Program
Rocky Mountain Hospital for ChildrenPlease share this information with your membership, social networks, listservs, and website!
CDC is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans and keeping them safe from injury. Through the Heads Up program, CDC provides information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to concussion, and more serious brain injuries.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/Concussion.






 

CDC - Concussion - Traumatic Brain Injury - Injury Center

Concussion and Mild TBI

What is a Concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth.

Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious.

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?
• What Should I do If a Concussion Occurs?
• What Can I do to Help Feel Better After a Concussion?
• What Can I do to Help Prevent Concussion and other forms of TBI?
• Where Can I Find Videos, Podcasts, and Other Media?
• Where Can I Find Support and Additional Resources?

“Heads Up” on Concussion

CDC has created two free online courses – one for health care professionals and another for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, athletes – that provide important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

Download the “Heads Up” Toolkits:

Heads Up: Brain Injury in Your Practice

Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

Heads Up to Schools: Know Your Concussion ABCs