Concussion Training
Updated Friday June 23, 2017 by Mason Youth Organization.Concussion Training Certification
In order to protect young athletes, the State of Ohio has passed a concussion law, commonly called the “Return to Play” law. This law, similar to laws enacted in most other states, imposes training, safety, and awareness requirements on youth sports organizations, like MYO, and its leagues, tournaments, coaches, referees, umpires, officials, and athletes and their families.
A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They may be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly.
Because of the significant health concern posed by the risk of concussions, and because of the Return to Play laws enacted by the State of Ohio, MYO is instituting the following expectations of its leagues, coaches, referees, umpires, officials, and athletes and their families.
Training Requirements: All MYO Coaches and Umpires must complete concussion training certification by April 26, 2013.
OPTION 1: MYO preferred option
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
OPTION 2:
Center for Disease Control (CDC)Please see the links below for additional information.
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Overview of the State of Ohio’s Return to Play Law and procedures |
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Ohio’s Return to Play Law |
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Overview on Concussions- English |
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Overview on Concussions- Spanish |
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National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Concussion in Sports
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This is a link to the NFHS free online course. This is the recommend chose of MYO f all coaches and umpires. |
CDC Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports On Line Training Program |
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FAQ form the Ohio Department of Health |
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A need to know for Coaches and Umpires from the Ohio Department of Health |
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A need to know for Parents from the Ohio Department of Health |
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General link to the CDC’s Head Up Concussion Program and support- English |
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General link to the CDC’s Head Up Concussion Program and support- Spanish |
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