TBICoE offers training opportunities and resources along the care continuum of TBI management from prevention to recovery for military and civilian medical providers. These trainings and educational materials support TBICoE's clinical recommendations and tools, are free, and some offer continuing education credit.
Network dissemination coordinators are available to provide in-person or virtual training on our clinical tools. Email TBICoE's dissemination team to schedule.
Online Training on Joint Knowledge Online
Potentially Concussive Event Reporting Training — DHA-US1479
To support concussion reporting and management, the Department of Defense published DODI 6490.11 in 2012 to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and outline procedures, including mandated reporting after a potentially concussive event. This 30-minute virtual training provides detailed instruction on how to report service member involvement in PCEs, as well as why reporting is necessary. It also outlines the benefits and safety changes that have resulted from reporting. (CAC authentication required.)
DHA-US1479 Potentially Concussive Event Reporting Training
Progressive Return to Activity Provider Training — DHA-US1226
TBICoE has developed and launched the Progressive Return to Activity Provider Training on DOD’s training platform, Joint Knowledge Online. This training is a convenient, detailed course that breaks down key concepts of the PRA clinical recommendation. It includes periodic knowledge checks, interactive content, and a case study to test the learner’s understanding of the content. There's a one-hour continuing education credit attached through DHA’s Continuing Education Program Office. (CAC authentication required.) Other self-guided training resources for the PRA are available below that don't require CAC authentication.
DHA-US1226 Progressive Return to Activity Training
Management of Headache Following Concussion — DHA-US1112
Headache is the most commonly reported symptom following concussion. Over 80% of concussed service members have reported a post-traumatic headache and many describe the headache as significantly impacting their daily function and quality of life. This online course will train medical providers on how to evaluate and manage post-traumatic headaches by reviewing the 2024 Assessment and Management of Headache Following Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury clinical recommendation. (CAC authentication required.)
DHA-US1112 Management of Headache Following Concussion
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Service Members and Veterans Following Mild to Moderate TBI
This virtual training provides guidance on the clinical recommendation and associated web tool through a collaboration between TBICoE and the Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System, VHA Train. Continuing education units are offered for occupational therapists, speech language pathologists*, and psychologists. DOD providers must set up a VHA TRAIN account to take the training.
*Participants interested in ASHA credit may print a general certificate of participation at the end of the course and submit directly to their ASHA/CE broker for credit.
Go to the training on VHA TRAIN
TBICoE provides complementary educational materials for some of our clinical recommendations and tools on the treatment of mild TBI.
The following videos make up the PRA self-guided video training series and are designed to support primary care providers' ability to manage TBI. Download the easy-to-use Progressive Return to Activity clinical suite on the provider resources page.
For additional provider education information, email your request to the dissemination team.
Acute Concussion Care Pathway: MACE 2 & PRA Training
This is a combined MACE 2 and PRA clinical recommendation virtual training. These clinical tools align with the DHA-PI 6490.11, titled "Required Clinical Tools and Procedures for the Assessment and Clinical Management of mTBI in Non-Deployed Setting." Attendees may earn two CEUs through the Defense Health Agency Continuing Education Program Office.
TBICoE Education Series
The TBICoE Education Series is an enterprise-wide learning opportunity for MHS stakeholders. Since inception, the TES provides trainings and events that are relevant to the MHS, discussing specialty topics and current research related to traumatic brain injury.
TBICoE Clinical Recommendation Training Series
As a TBI medical provider, you know how important it is to stay current on best practices in this dynamic field. TBICoE subject matter experts developed a monthly training on our clinical recommendations. TBICoE's network dissemination coordinators will cover TBI clinical recommendations on headache, sleep, dizziness and visual disturbances, and neuroimaging.