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Concussions: Home

This guide provides an overview of concussions including preventative measures and protocols for dealing with concussions and their aftermath.

Concussion Policy and Procedures

UCDSB Concussion ~ Policy 4001
UCDSB Concussion ~ Procedure 4001.1
Ontario Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum No. 158 - SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES ON CONCUSSION
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: Concussions
Knowledge, Attitudes and Concussion Information Sources Among First Nations in Ontario
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 March 2018

Protocols

Ophea: Concussion Protocol and Tools
Rowan's Law Day Toolkit for Schools
Ophea. Updated toolkit focusing on Rowan's Law and concussion awareness.
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The Ontario Soccer Association: Concussion Resources

Organizations

Canadian Concussion Collaborative
Coaching Association of Canada: Sport Safety
Concussion Legacy Foundation
Northern Brain Injury Association
First Nations. Northern British Columbia
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport - Risk Management

Videos

Concussions 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents - YouTube Video Transcript

Concussion management and return to learn - YouTube Video Transcript

Concussions: 10 things you didn't know - YouTube Video Transcript

Concussion Checklist

Concussion and Sports

Baseball Ontario: Concussion Awareness

Ontario Basketball Concussion Policy and Code of Conduct

AACCA Cheerleading Concussion Recommendations This is an American document but contains pertinent information
Cheerleading injuries increasing: study Radio Canada Podcast

FIFA Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT) 5 ©
To help identify concussion in children, adolescents and adults
FIFA Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) SCAT5©
FIFA Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) Child SCAT5©
FIFA Medical Network - Concussion Course
North Surrey Minor Football: Concussion Information Includes primers, pocket cards, helmet fitting

Gymnastics Ontario Concussion Guidelines

Rowan's Law

Concussions and Kids