Safety Focus: Concussion Injury
Concussion can cause permanent brain damage.
If an impact occurs to any person's head area, SUSPECT CONCUSSION until it's ruled out.
► Concussion E-learning Module
Concussion injury recognition and response training for sports teachers, coaches, and first aid officers
Education Safety Network (ESN)
► Pre-Season Injury Preparedness Check
Pre-season check of school and staff preparedness for safely managing a suspected concussion injury
Education Safety Network (ESN)
Pre-season Concussion Injury Management Preparations Check.docx► Immediate Injury Response Protocol
Protocol for the recognition, immediate response and care of a person with suspected concussion injury
Concussion in Sport Group, adapted for schools
Immediate Response Protocol for a Suspected Concussion Injury.pdfMobile responsive quick reference site to help recognise and safely manage suspected concussion injuries
Education Safety Network (ESN)
► Graded Recovery and Return Protocol
Protocol for the recognition, immediate response and care for a person with suspected concussion injury
Australian Institute of Sport, adapted for schools
Post-Concussion Injury Graded Recovery and Return Protocol.pdf► Australian Concussion GUIDELINES
for teachers, coaches, parents, sideline staff and others involved in youth and community sport
Australian Government, Australian Institute of Sport
AIS Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport.pdf► Australian POSITION STATEMENT
Statement on concussion and brain health to help ensure the safety and welfare of sport participants
Australian Government, Australian Institute of Sport
CIS Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement.pdf