These resources will support educators to develop and implement evidence-based, best-practice concussion protocols based on the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport. These resources are free to download and use.
Be sure to check the requirements in your school board/district and your province or territory.
In Quebec, visit Éducation et Enseignement supérieur (EN).
In Ontario, visit Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines and the Government of Ontario Rowan’s Law: Concussion Safety.
Resources
Develop your concussion protocol
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Pan-Canadian harmonized school concussion protocol template
This template provides an example of a concussion protocol that aligns with the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
199.92 KB PDF
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Sample school board concussion policy template
Implement your concussion protocol
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Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)
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Sample internal email to staff: Student diagnosed with concussion
A sample email to send to school staff about accommodations for students returning to school following a concussion.
109.36 KB PDF
Provide training for school staff
To successfully implement your concussion protocol, it's important to ensure all school staff and volunteers know the procedures, their roles and the tools available to help them.
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Know your role: Athletic directors, coaches, teachers and other supervisors
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Know your role: Collaborative team school staff lead
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Know your role: Other staff/volunteers
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Know your role: Principal
Build awareness
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Concussion Ed app
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Concussion guide for athletes
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Concussion guide for coaches and trainers
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Concussion guide for parents and caregivers
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Concussion guide for teachers
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Return-to-School Strategy
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Sample concussion awareness checklist
A sample tool to help school boards and schools plan the delivery of concussion information and resources to key stakeholders. Use the checklist to identify the key audiences in your school community, what information those audiences need to know based on their roles, and how and when each audience will receive that information.
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Additional resources
Check out these free resources from our partners.
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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) for school professionals
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment and management. Good concussion management is pivotal to minimizing the risk of brain damage and may reduce long-term health consequences.
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SCHOOLFirst
SCHOOLFirst is a tool that has been developed to help teachers and other school personnel be a Concussion Champion and support youth upon their return-to-school after a concussion.
Developed by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Concussion Centre.