CONCUSSION - ARE YOU A HEADCASE ?
Online concussion training courses launched
Concerned about concussion?
Want to know how you can help prevent and manage concussion injuries?
The RFU has added three online training courses to its "don't be a Headcase" education programme - these are available now on the Headcase website
http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/concussion-headcase/overview/
TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE
http://www.englandrugbyfiles.com/medical/concussion-awareness/players/
Recognise, Remove, Recover & Return
Simply apply the “4Rs” of concussion to learn how to recognise signs and symptoms, when a player should be removed from the pitch, how best to recover, and when it’s appropriate to return to play
Coaches
Players' health is the most important thing, take the online course to learn how to protect your team.
http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/concussion-headcase/coaches/
Match Officials
If in doubt - sit them out. Learn how you can have the confidence to manage a suspected concussion during a game.
http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/concussion-headcase/match-officials/
Players
Find out why it’s important to tell someone how you feel - and be honest if you think you might have been concussed
http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/player-health/concussion-headcase/players-and-parents/
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