Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries | Mass.gov

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Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because usually concussions are not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious. Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. We provide information about sports-related head injury regulations, trainings, required forms for schools and clinicians, model policies for schools, and other important details.

Top tasks for Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries

Download Returning to School After Concussion: Guidelines for Massachusetts Schools

Download the required forms for schools with extracurricular sports activities

All other tasks for Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries

Download the Quick Reference Guide for Head Injury Prevention and Management in Schools

Information for schools, school staff, coaches, athletic trainers and volunteers

Information for parents and students

Information for Medical Providers

Concussion trainings

Resources and concussion treatment centers

Statewide sports concussion initiative: MA Law and DPH regulations

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Contact Information

Phone

Program Coordinator (617) 624-5432

Linda Brown

Online

Program Coordinator linda.brown@state.ma.us

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Head Injury Guide (PDF 220.33 KB)

Head Injury Guide (DOCX 21.45 KB)

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