Level 1 Courses

Best Practices in concussion Management (Online)

Master the Fundamentals. Elevate Your Concussion Care.

Concussions are among the most common yet misunderstood injuries in healthcare. With growing research supporting early, active management strategies, healthcare professionals must stay informed on the latest evidence-based practices to optimize patient recovery.

Shift Concussion Management’s Best Practices in Concussion Management (Level 1) course provides the essential foundation you need to confidently assess, manage, and guide concussion patients through recovery. This course is the first step in Shift Concussion’s two-part certification program and serves as a prerequisite for Level 2, where more advanced clinical strategies are explored.

What You’ll Learn

This course delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to concussion care, equipping you with the tools to:

• Recognize concussion symptoms and red flags to improve early identification and patient safety
• Understand the pathophysiology of concussion and how it impacts recovery timelines
• Apply standardized concussion assessment tools to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Implement best-practice management strategies for acute and post-acute concussion care
• Guide patients through return-to-work, school, and sport protocols using current clinical guideline
• Address persistent symptoms with early intervention strategies that support recovery and prevent long-term complications

Designed for physiotherapists, chiropractors, athletic therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this course ensures that you’re equipped with the latest research-backed approaches to concussion management.

Why Choose Shift Concussion’s Level 1 Course?

• Expert-Led & Research-Based – Developed by concussion specialists with years of clinical experience, this course ensures you receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based education.
• Practical – Learn through engaging video lectures, case studies, and practical applications designed to help you integrate concussion management strategies into your clinical practice immediately.
• Your Pathway to Advanced Learning – Level 1 is the foundation for effective concussion care and is a prerequisite for Shift Concussion’s Level 2 program, where you’ll dive deeper into advanced treatment strategies, rehabilitation techniques, and complex case management.

This course has the added value of offering a multidisciplinary perspective, with lecture segments provided by Osteopathy, Optometry, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, and Psychiatry. This information is applicable for those who work with athletes and sport-related concussion as well as those working with the general population and non-sport-related concussion and is eligible for most CE credit programs for 7 hours of training.

Advance Your Expertise in Concussion Care

Concussion management is evolving—are you ready to stay ahead? This course is your first step toward becoming a recognized leader in concussion rehabilitation.

Register today and take the first step toward certification!