Recognised as one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources, the RFU’s HEADCASE programme aims to increase understanding and provide information on concussion and other related topics, including how to prevent and manage suspected concussions.
The HEADCASE Overview provides key information of how people can identifying and managing suspected concussions.
The HEADCASE Extended Guidance provides detailed guide to information on how to identify and manage suspected concussions, how to potentially reduced the risk on concussion.
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Additional information for match officials is available here.
MODULE INFORMATION
HEADCASE Concussion Awareness Training Module
This course is for those individuals who require a record of completion of the module on their personal RFU GMS profile and/or as a pre requisite for participating in England Rugby training courses for coaches, match officials and volunteers.
HEADCASE Concussion Awareness Training Module. Open access version
This course is for those individuals who DO NOT have an RFU login or ID and/or DO NOT require the course to be recognised on their personal RFU GMS profile and/or as a pre requisite for participating in England Rugby training courses for coaches, match officials and volunteers.
HEADCASE ANIMATION
The HEADCASE animation provides an overview of what concussion is and how it should be managed. Although aimed at young people it provides useful information for coaches, parents and teachers on how they can support a player with a suspected concussion. Watch here.
The information contained is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for appropriate medical advice or care. If you believe that you or someone under your care has sustained a concussion, it is strongly recommend that you contact a qualified health care professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
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