Concussions

Concussion prevention is everyone’s responsibility: it requires a lot of communication and compliance. Most sports organizations, schools and childcare facilities should have processes in place to prevent and deal with injuries including concussions. These processes should include the following topics:

Preventative measures to reduce the risks of concussion
Concussion education
Head injury identification
Initial assessment
Medical assessment
Concussion management

As a parent of a student or athlete, you can ask the coach, principal or childcare worker to obtain a copy of the protocol in order to familiarize yourself with their approach.