Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Coaches and Officials

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a program designed to provide coaches and officials with the information they need to provide evidence-based care for their athletes who have sustained a concussion.

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The Concussion Awareness Training Tool, also known as CATT, was developed to provide coaches and team officials with the information they need to take an evidence-based approach to dealing with concussion. The science around concussion is constantly evolving. CATT is based on the latest evidence-based guidelines on concussion prevention, recognition, treatment, and management. The Reference section at the end of this course provides more information about these and other evidence-based concussion resources.

Understand concussions
Recognize the signs and symptoms of concussion
Respond appropriately to an event that could result in a concussion
Support concussion management using the Return to Sport Strategy
Understand the importance of concussion prevention and education

Medical Professionals

Coaches

Athletes

Can your saliva detect a concussion?

A University of Waterloo startup has developed a saliva test to assess for concussion.

Parents and Caregivers

Medical Professionals

Coaches

New BC clinical practice guideline for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury

A new clinical practice guideline is available to aid in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of concussion/mTBI.

Parents and Caregivers

Medical Professionals

School Professionals

New resource available for kids with concussion

A new resource from the University of Montreal is available with information on concussions in children under 8-years-old.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management is pivotal to minimizing the risk of brain damage and may reduce long-term health consequences.

The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional and unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.