Concussion Awareness Training Tool for School Professionals

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a program designed to provide school professionals and administrators with the information they need to take an evidence-based approach in responding to and managing concussion.

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Upon program completion

Plan and implement learning accommodations for students with concussion
Create safe environments which prevent concussion and re-injury
Support communication and collaboration within the school and between schools and their community
Inform policies
Influence practices that support appropriate concussion management

Medical Professionals

Coaches

Athletes

| Dec 20, 2024

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

| Nov 20, 2024

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

| Oct 3, 2024

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.

Course Lessons

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.