how to speed up the nhfs concussion course

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What is the NFHS doing to prevent concussions?

The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports.

What's new with the NFHS Learning Center?

In addition to the “Concussion in Sports” course, the NFHS has updated two additional courses on the Learning Center – “Heat Illness Prevention” and “Sports Nutrition.”

What is the Concussion Awareness Course?

The free course aims to educate coaches and others on the significance of concussions, how to recognize their signs and symptoms, how to respond to a suspected concussion and the proper steps to help players return safely after recovering.

What is the goal of concussion education in schools?

The key goal is for students to be able to identify signs and symptoms of a concussion so that they can get immediate help before any further injury can occur. Video Player is loading.

How long is HS concussion protocol?

Athletes typically require 24-48 hours of rest, though some may require longer. Following a concussion, many athletes will have difficulty in school. These problems may last from days to weeks and often involve difficulties with short- and long-term memory, concentration and organization.

How long is the NFHS concussion certificate good for?

Concussion in Sports is available for review for 3 months. The only “course expiration” that is considered by the NFHS is the First Aid component if you are applying for AIC or CIC certification (see below). Otherwise, you need to check with your school district and/or your state association.

How long should the return to play process take?

24 hours between steps: Generally, each step should take at least 24 hours, so that, assuming the athlete does not experience a recurrence of concussion symptoms at rest or with exercise as she progresses through the exercise program, she will be able to return to sports in about a week's time after symptoms have ...

What should you do if you think you have a concussion Nfhs?

The first step in recovering from a concussion is rest. Rest is essential to help the brain heal. Athletes with a concussion need rest from physical and mental activities that require concentration and attention as these activities may worsen symptoms and delay recovery.

How many concussions can you have in high school?

I caution athletic programs and schools against having this three-concussion policy. First, if you tell athletes they will have to stop playing a sport they love if they suffer three concussions, they will likely stop reporting any symptoms suggestive of a concussion.

What is the difference between AIC and CIC?

As a follow-up to the first level of certification – Accredited Interscholastic Coach (AIC) – the CIC is an additional professional credential for coaches or individuals who aspire to coach at the high school level. Individuals must obtain AIC certification to be eligible for the CIC program.

How long does it take to return to play after concussion?

After 1-3 days of rest, the athlete can slowly resume normal activities. Monitoring symptoms during routine activities. If symptoms do not worsen with everyday activities, such as school, work, walking or driving, patients move on to a graduated exercise protocol.

Is 3 concussions too many?

Is There a Set Number of Concussions That's Too Much. There is no set number as to how many concussions humans can have before they suffer permanent damage. After all, some athletes experience symptoms for years after just one concussion, while others are seemingly okay after having more than one.

How long should one wait to take the impact test?

DO NOT take this test if you have recently sustained a head injury and/or are currently experiencing symptoms. Be sure that you have at least 30 minutes to take the test.

What is the current concussion protocol?

Physical and mental rest Relative rest, which includes limiting activities that require thinking and mental concentration, is recommended for the first two days after a concussion. However, complete rest, such as lying in a dark room and avoiding all stimuli, does not help recovery and is not recommended.

Can an athletic trainer clear a concussion?

The short answer is YES! According the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), as of November 14, 2017, all 50 states have concussion laws. Thirty-five states directly or indirectly recognize ATs to make return-to-play decisions.

What is the first step in concussion management?

The first step is to check an athlete's airway, breathing and cardiac function (ABCs) followed by a physical evaluation to exclude brain injury or cervical spine injury.

What is the purpose of the Concussion Course?

The free course aims to educate coaches and others on the significance of concussions, how to recognize their signs and symptoms, how to respond to a suspected concussion and the proper steps to help players return safely after recovering.

When was the concussion in sports course launched?

The “Concussion in Sports” course, which was originally launched in 2010, has been the most popular course on the Learning Center, with more than 2.2 million courses delivered in the past eight years.

How many online courses does the NFHS offer?

After starting with two courses in 2007 through the NFHS Coach Education Program, the NFHS Learning Center now offers 62 online courses – including 28 of which are free – and has expanded its reach to contest officials, students, administrators and leaders in performing arts programs.

Who is the chair of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee?

The revision to the course, which is hosted by Michael Koester, M.D., chair of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), provides updated return-to-activity and return-to-play guidelines, including specific steps to be taken at each point of the return-to-play process.

Can a concussed athlete play on the same day?

In 2008, the SMAC advocated that a concussed athlete must be removed from play and not allowed to play on the same day. For the past nine years, all NFHS rules publications have contained guidelines for the management of a student exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion.

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The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports.

National Certification

The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.

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Concussion for Students, developed in Partnership with the Barrow Neurological Institute, has been designed specifically for students to inform them on how to identify, react to, and prevent concussions. This free course is presented as a social media conversation, showing how four different students learn about concussion in different ways.

National Certification

The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.

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