SHSM Concussion Awareness Certification

The Concussion Awareness Certification provides students with a practical understanding of concussion prevention, recognition, recovery, and support. Drawing from current evidence and lived experiences, students explore how concussions impact individuals, schools, sport, and communities while developing the knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately when a concussion occurs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this certification, students will be able to:

• Define what a concussion is and explain how it affects the brain.

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of concussion.

• Understand the importance of early reporting, assessment, and medical care.

• Describe evidence-based concussion recovery and return-to-learn/return-to-play principles.

• Identify ways to support individuals recovering from a concussion at school, work, and in sport.

Session Information

• Applicable SHSM Sectors: Sports, Health & Wellness, Justice

• Dates: Flexible - now booking for 2026/27

• Session Cost: $850 flat rate (no student capacity limitations)

• Session Duration: 3 hours

• Session Timing: Morning or Afternoon

• Food: Lunch will NOT be provided

• Special Offer: Get $200 off (combined) when you book two certifications in the same day.

Why This Program Matters

Concussions affect people of all ages and occur in sport, recreation, workplaces, schools, and everyday life. Despite growing awareness, misconceptions surrounding concussion diagnosis, recovery, and management remain common.

This certification equips students with practical knowledge that can improve safety, support recovery, and foster a culture where brain health is taken seriously. Whether students pursue careers in healthcare, education, public service, or athletics, concussion literacy is an increasingly valuable life skill.

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