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HEADS UP to Health Care Providers

Timely recognition and appropriate response is important in treating a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) or concussion. Health care providers can play a key role in helping to prevent a concussion and to improve a patient's health outcomes through early diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral.

CDC has created practical, easy-to-use clinical information and tools for health care providers and their patients, including free online training that offers free continuing education credits.

Online Concussion Training

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Free online concussion training for health care providers.

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Tools for Providers

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Concussion diagnostic and assessment tools for health care providers.

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Discharge Instructions

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Discharge instructions and patient handouts.

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Return to Play Management

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Return to play progression guidelines and management information.

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