Health Care Provider Resources

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Timely recognition and appropriate response is important in treating a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion. Healthcare 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 created practical, easy-to-use clinical information and tools for healthcare providers and their patients, including an online training with continuing education credits.

Online training for healthcare providers

HEADS UP to Healthcare Providers is an online training developed by CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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Published: May 15, 2024
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