First Aid - Head Injuries and Concussions

Did you know that work-related traumatic brain injuries account for 20-25% of work-related trauma? Head injuries are common at work. In some cases, they can be quite minor, but in others, they can be very serious or even deadly. In this course, you’ll learn some tips for avoiding head injuries, how to recognize a concussion, how to provide first aid for minor and more serious head injuries, and how to provide first aid if the person has lost consciousness.

• List some ways to avoid suffering a head injury at work​
• Explain how to provide first aid for minor head injuries
• Recall what a concussion is and how to recognize a mild concussion and a more severe concussion
• Explain first aid for a mild or a more severe concussion​
• Recall first aid for someone with a head injury who's lost consciousness​
• State how to recognize more severe head injuries and provide first aid