These resources are provided to support concussion awareness and knowledge building for the school community. They are organized by the concussion component they focus on: awareness, identification, management, prevention, and training. As you review the resources, keep in mind that as per Policy Memorandum 158, each school board must develop and maintain a policy on concussions.
Awareness
Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
Awareness raising, educational programs focused on sport-related concussion
https://concussionfoundation.ca/
Dr. Mike Evans
Concussions 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCCD52Pty4A
Government of Ontario
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/concussions/
Hockey Canada
Concussion Toolbox
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/hockey-programs/safety/concussions/con...
Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre*
Awareness infographics, developed specifically for children and youth, http://hollandbloorview.ca/programsandservices/concussioncentre/concussi...
- 6 things you should know about concussions
- Signs of a concussion
- I think I have a concussion, how can I get better?
- Sleep tips to recover from a concussion
Handbook for Parents and Kids
www.hollandbloorview.ca/concussionhandbook
Ophea*
The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net
Parachute*
Awareness resources for all members of the school community,
http://www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/item/concussion-resources-f...
- Concussion Guide for Teachers
- Concussion Guide for Coaches
- Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers
- Concussion Guide for Athletes
- Concussion Ed, a free app available in the Apple App Store as well as Google Play for Android devices. Concussion Ed is also available via a web-based version for Blackberry and Windows user
Team Up, Speak Up
Pledge to do your part to fight concussions: www.concussionfoundation.ca/team-up
*Content has been reviewed and updated as required to align with the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
Management
Holland Bloorview Concussion Centre*
https://hollandbloorview.ca/programsandservices/concussioncentre/welcome
- I think I have a concussion, how can I get better?
- Sleep tips to recover from concussion
- SCHOOLFirst: Enabling successful return-to-school for Canadian youth following a concussion
- Concussion programs and services
Ophea*
The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net
- Sample Documentation of Medical Assessment
- Sample Documentation for Concussion Management – Home Preparation for Return to School (RTS) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) Plan
- Sample Documentation for School Concussion Management – Return to School (RTS) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) Plan
- Sample Documentation for Medical Clearance
Parachute*
After a Concussion: Return-to-School Strategy
https://parachute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Return-to-School-Strategy.pdf
After a Concussion: Return-to-Sport Strategy
https://parachute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Return-to-Sport-Strategy.pdf
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport*
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
http://www.ontario.ca/concussions
*Content has been reviewed and updated as required to align with the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
Identification
Concussion in Sport Group
Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (available in English only)
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2017/04/26/bjsports-2017-097...
Ophea*
Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education
safety.ophea.net
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport*
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
http://www.ontario.ca/concussions
*Content has been reviewed and updated as required to align with the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
Prevention
Ophea*
The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport*
- Rowan's Law: Concussion Safety
- Rowan's Law: Concussion Awareness Resources including e-booklets and videos
- Hit. Stop. Sit. Poster
- Signs of a Concussion Poster
*Content has been reviewed and updated as required to align with the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.
Training
Ophea*
Concussion Identification, Management and Prevention for Ontario Schools e-Learning module
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport*
Rowan's Law Official Concussion Awareness Resources and sample templates
*Content has been reviewed and updated as required to align with the Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport.