How often should I take concussion education training?

We recommend you check with your athletic organization for their specific requirements. The state legislation for Michigan requires coaches to receive concussion education training every 3 years.

Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

Instructors: Andrea Almeida

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,200 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 hour to complete

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Learn about five key components of sport-related concussions.
Earn an official Michigan Sport-Related Training Certificate recognized by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

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1 assignment

Taught in English

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Welcome to the Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification. In this course, you will learn about five key components of sport-related concussions: identify medical emergencies, debrief the Michigan Youth Concussion Legislature, review rest and rehabilitation principles after a concussion occurs, understand the return to learn and return to school progressions, and finally become knowledgeable of the potential long-term consequences of head impact exposure on brain health.

This free course satisfies the state-mandated requirement for concussion training in the state of Michigan. It can be completed in approximately 20 minutes. In order to obtain the certificate showing you have met the Michigan state-mandated requirement, you must correctly answer every question on the quiz at the conclusion of this course. The five lead instructors for this course, Dr. Steve Broglio, Dr. Matt Lorincz, Dr. Andrea Almeida, Dr. Doug Wiebe, and Dr. JT Eckner, are all affiliated with the Michigan Concussion Center, which strives to maximize societal and individual health through the relentless pursuit of concussion knowledge. Dr. Almeida, Dr. Lorincz and Dr. Eckner are also affiliated with Michigan NeuroSport. The goal of Michigan NeuroSport is to inspire and implement solutions for prevention and treatment of sport-related concussions and their potential long-term consequences. Note for learners enrolled on Coursera: If you successfully pass the quiz at the end of this course, you will receive an official Michigan Sport-Related Training Certificate, even if a "Full Course, No Certificate" message appears in enrollment on Coursera. An additional Coursera completion certificate will not be issued.

In this course, you will learn about five key components of sport-related concussions: identify medical emergencies, debrief the Michigan Youth Concussion Legislature, review rest and rehabilitation principles after a concussion occurs, understand the return to learn and return to school progressions, and finally become knowledgeable of the potential long-term consequences of head impact exposure on brain health.

What's included

6 videos8 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 18 minutes

Welcome to the Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification Course2 minutes
Module 1: Identifying a Concussion4 minutes
Module 2: Remove from Play3 minutes
Module 3: Rest and Rehabilitation2 minutes
Module 4: Return to Learn and Activity5 minutes
Module 5: Long-Term Effects2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 8 minutes

Welcome to the Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification Course1 minute
Module 1: Identifying a Concussion1 minute
Module 2: Remove from Play1 minute
Module 3: Rest and Rehabilitation1 minute
Module 4: Return to Learn and Activity1 minute
Module 5: Long-Term Effects1 minute
Quiz: Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training1 minute
Thank you for completing the Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Certification Quiz10 minutes

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Andrea Almeida

University of Michigan

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University of Michigan

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Reviewed on Apr 20, 2020

I thought the course was very helpful understanding the various symptoms of a concussion or possible concussion as well the return and recovery protocols.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2019

I am a youth sports coach, and this was a great course which helped me learn to do the right thing when it comes to my student-athletes.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

Excellent course by the Michigan. This is indeed a very practical course to share knowledge about concussion and its management in very lucid way.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes! By completing this educational course on sport-related concussion and obtaining 100% on the quiz, you have satisfied the state law requirements for concussion education.

Yes, there is no cost in obtaining the Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification. This is a free learning experience.

By completing this educational course on sport-related concussion and obtaining 100% on the quiz, you have satisfied the state law requirements for concussion education. After you pass the quiz, you will be prompted to enter your name and email. After you enter this information, an auto-generated certificate will be created for you. We will also send a copy of the certificate to the email you provide. Please print or save this document for your records.

Yes. If you successfully pass the quiz at the end of this course, you'll still receive an official Michigan Sport-Related Training Certificate, even though a related "Full Course, No Certificate" message appears in enrollment. However, an additional Coursera completion certificate will not be issued.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.