Enduring Material

• This training is designed to help you understand the most up-to-date science, symptoms, and recovery protocols of concussion. This information will help you make informed decisions that safeguard the health and safety of your student athletes.

• Children's Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 Hour(s) Certificate of Attendance. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Concussion education is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of student-athletes. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with concussions empowers coaches to take immediate and appropriate action when an injury occurs. Proper education also helps prevent long-term complications by promoting adherence to return-to-play protocols and emphasizing the importance of medical clearance. By fostering a culture of awareness, concussion education not only protects athletes but also reinforces the critical role of coaches in maintaining a safe sports environment.

Additionally, concussion education provides coaches with the tools to identify and address the unique challenges faced by adolescent athletes. The developing brain is particularly vulnerable to injury, making early recognition and intervention crucial. Coaches who are well-informed can implement prevention strategies, such as teaching safe techniques and enforcing rule compliance, to reduce the risk of concussions. This proactive approach ensures that sports remain a positive and enriching experience for all participants.

The Course Director, Troy Smurawa, MD, is an employee of an affiliate of Children's Health and does not have any relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Erin Reynolds, PsyD, is an employee of Children's Health and does not have any relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

The Committee and Planners are employees of Children's Health and do not have any relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

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8/15/2025