The CDC has created an informative program called HEADS UP, as part of their traumatic brain injury research, centered around recognizing concussion symptoms in youth sports.
This program has specific information geared toward parents, school officials, youth sports coaches, high school sports coaches, and healthcare professionals.
The CDC hosts a free online training session for health care provders called 'HEADS UP to Clinicians: Addressing Concussion in Sports among Kids and Teens'. It is a collaborative effort between the CDC and the NFL (National Football League).
This free online training is also an excellent opportunity for CEU credits for Palmer College alumni.
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