Island Health Highlights Concussions As School And Sport Back In Session.

Sports and athletics season is back, along with the new school year, and Island Health is highlighting the dangers of concussions and how to manage them.

As the understanding of concussions continues to evolve, Island Health notes organizations across Canada are committed to providing up-to-date resources and tools for concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management.

With regular updates to various online platforms, stakeholders in sports are urged to stay informed to enhance athlete safety.

For those seeking immediate guidance on concussion management, the CATT Online Concussion Pathway offers a quick reference tool designed to streamline the decision-making process for coaches, parents, and athletes.

Education remains a cornerstone of concussion management, and the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) provides a series of free online modules, aimed at improving recognition and management practices, potentially reducing the risk of long-term brain damage and health complications.

Additionally, the Coaching Association of Canada has introduced online e-learning modules titled Making Head Way, aimed at further educating coaches about concussions.

For teams and clubs interested in hands-on training, SportMedBC offers a two-hour workshop led by experienced health care practitioners.

The sessions focus on the latest medical insights into brain injuries, concussion management guidelines, and preventative measures.

In an effort to standardize concussion management across sports, the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport outlines seven key areas for sport organizations to address, designed to ensure athletes receive timely and appropriate care when a concussion is suspected.

See the many resources available at viaSport British Columbia.