New Toolkit Helps School Administrators with Concussion Management of Student-Athletes

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a concussion sends a student to the emergency room every five minutes in the U.S. As the new school year begins, and middle school and high school sports practices and competition kick into full action, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine has introduced a new concussion awareness program called the “Concussion ToolKit,” which educates parents, coaches, teachers, school administrators and student-athletes about the signs, symptoms, treatment and management of concussions.

The extensive toolkit offers a wide range of information for those who support the student-athlete both on and off the field. It bundles new brochures for athletes, parents and coaches, with an updated second edition of the old “Concussions in the Classroom” guide for teachers. The highlight of the package is the brand-new “Administrator’s Guide to Academic Concussion Management,” designed to help school administrators develop a communication plan to help unify response to a concussion. For more information, click here to read the full release.