Concussion Protocol

Removal From Activity for Students

Any student that may have symptoms of a concussion will be removed from physical (and cognitive) activity by any of the following:

• Medical Physician, Teacher, School Staff, Nurse, Athletic Trainer, Coach, Game Official, Student’s parent/guardian, or Student.

Students will be tested and evaluated by an athletic trainer and/or a medical physician. If a student shows no symptoms and testing proves normal they will be allowed to return to activity. If a student shows symptoms of a concussion, physical activity will stop immediately and contact will be made with the student’s parent/guardian. The student will be placed on Concussion Protocol.

Students and parents should be aware that while a student is going through the Concussion Procedures and completing the Return to Learn and Return to Play steps, the school reserves the right to limit (excuse from) extra curricular activities, such as but not limited to: participation in school clubs, music and fine arts performances, attending school dances, attending school sporting events as a spectator and other events held in District 207.

Medical Evaluation by a Physician

Each student/athlete with a suspected concussion must be evaluated by a licensed medical physician. The medical physician will:

• Provide the school district with a written diagnosis and official signature.
• Provide a return to cognitive and physical activity release date or terms.
• Provide their contact information to enhance communication and treatment of the student/athlete

Return to Learn Progression

Each student/athlete diagnosed with a concussion will be assigned cognitive activity by either/or the treating medical physician, school nurse or athletic trainer.

Step 1: No Activity or School (Rest)

Step 2: Begin Accommodated School Days

Step 3: Full Days of School with Accommodations

Step 4: Students Return to Full Cognitive Activity

Step 5: Attend School Full Day with No Cognitive or Physical Accommodations

Return to Play (Physical Activity) for Non-Athletes

Day 1- The student checks in with the nurse prior to PE class. Nurse gives student a script and assigns a modified activity Walking or step ups (15 minutes), which is monitored by the PE teacher. Check-in with the nurse takes place after class to review the activity and discuss symptoms.

Day 2-The student checks in with the nurse prior to PE class. Nurse gives student a script and assigns a modified activity- Burpees and Jumping jacks (15 minutes), which is monitored by the PE teacher. Check-in with the nurse takes place after class.

Day 3-The student checks in with the nurse prior to PE class. Nurse gives student a script for full activity in PE (Duration of class period). Check-in with the nurse takes place after class.

Day 4-Student returns to PE on his/her own. No nurse pre or post check-in required.

Return to Play for Athletes

Step 1- No activity (physical rest)

Step 2- Light Aerobic Exercise

Step 3- Sport Specific Exercise

Step 4- Non Contact Training Drills

Step 5- Full Contact Practice

Step 6- Full Return to Play