Concussion in Schools

NON-ACCREDITED

About this course

Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to recognise, assess, and respond to sport‑related concussion, including understanding the causes, common signs and symptoms, and appropriate first aid and management strategies. Participants will also learn how to support safe return‑to‑play decisions in line with best practice guidelines.

This course is designed for coaches, sports trainers, officials, parents, and others involved in sport and active recreation settings, equipping them to identify concussion risks, implement preventative measures, and respond effectively to concussion incidents to protect participant health and wellbeing.

Units of competency

Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399

  • Statement of Completion – Concussion in Schools

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.

Course Details

Course delivery

This course is offered as a face-to-face course. Pre-course learning is required.

Course duration​

Standard: Face to face minimum duration is 0.5 hours

Pre-requisites​

Learners will require English Language, Literacy, numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills.

There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course.

Entry requirements​

Due to the nature of our course, you must have access to a computer, tablet or Smartphone and a reliable internet connection.

Training requirements​

Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.

Assessment requirements​

Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessment for understanding concussion in a school environment and its treatment. Students will also complete scenarios in a simulated environment.

Course renewal requirements​

There is no renewal recommendation set by industry for this course.

Course fees, payments and refunds

Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.

Student, support, complaints and appeals​

Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.