Concussion Protocol/Courses
NFHS Concussion Courses
Parents and student athletes should complete the online concussion course annually.
NFHS Concussion Course for Student-Athletes
NFHS Concussion Course for Parents
Concussion Resources
You can't see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after an injury or may not appear until hours or days after the injury. Head injuries require immediate attention.
Parents/Guardians/Athletes
● Provide the school nurse with a physical examination within 13 months of the start of the current sports season.
● Student and parent/guardian will sign the Athletic/Co-curricular Activities Assessment Form
indicating any past history of concussion and fill out the Concussion History form.
● All athletes will take the IMPACT test prior to participating in any sport.
If A Head Injury Occurs
● Any student, who during a practice or competition, sustains a head injury or suspected concussion, or exhibits signs and symptoms of a concussion, shall be removed from the practice or competition immediately and may not return to the practice or competition that day.
● The student shall not return to play unless and until the student provides medical clearance and authorization by a physician or nurse practitioner.
● The coach shall communicate the nature of the injury directly to the parent in person or by phone immediately after the game or practice in which a student has been removed from play for a head injury or suspected concussion. The coach also must provide this information to the parent in writing by the end of the next business day.
Parents/Guardians/Athletes
● Communicate with the school nurse regarding student symptoms and medical follow-up
● Provide the school nurse with medical assessments and recommendations in writing, including a written clearance to return to play from the student’s health care provider.
● The student and parent will report symptoms to the nurse and work with her to develop an
ongoing, gradual re-entry plan for school.
“Away” Contest Protocol
It is important to note that students, coaches, and parents are held to this same protocol when they compete on the road at “away” athletic events.
Please note that concussion information sheets may be downloaded by visiting: