All suspected head injuries for student-athletes, (sport related or otherwise), must be reported asap to the Athletic Trainer or health office. This will help ensure the appropriate forms are completed for academic and return to sport protocols as required by California State laws and Ed Code. Concussion absences still need to be called in to attendance, specifying acsense due to concussion.
For information on concussions and what to do if your student-athlete has suffered a concussion, please see the documents below.
WE MUST know about all suspected head injuries. Per California state law, any suspected head injury must be seen and evaluated by an MD or DO. AB 2007