Importance of Continuing Educationīecause concussion management is constantly evolving, it’s critical that healthcare providers are staying up-to-date on the latest research and recommendations. Local concussion specialists ( Credentialed ImPACT Consultants) are recommended to athletes for their post-concussion care. If the athlete is removed from play, they are referred to a physician for further evaluation including an ImPACT post-injury test. If a concussion is suspected, the athlete is evaluated by an athletic trainer on the sidelines who determines if the athlete should be removed from play. The team also works closely with student-athletes, parents, and local physicians to ensure students are getting appropriate concussion care. The concussion care team at Washington Township High School consists of two full-time athletic trainers, two school nurses, a school physician, and a concussion specialist consultant. “Hands down, ImPACT is the leader for neurocognitive testing due to the expansive, evidence-based research that backs the reliability and sensitivity of the tests.” Creating a Comprehensive Concussion Protocol Since then, they’ve used ImPACT as an objective tool to help with readiness to return to play as well as to identify deficits and determine clinical trajectories. Washington Township High School chose ImPACT over other tools on the market because of the amount of evidence-based research supporting its utility. Because Washington Township was already using ImPACT to baseline test athletes, their concussion protocol was already in compliance with the new requirement. Later, the New Jersey Sports Concussion Safety Law was amended to require baseline testing for all student-athletes. That’s why they chose to include ImPACT in their concussion protocol and baseline test all athletes, regardless of their sport. While this law didn’t require concussion baseline testing, Washington Township High School wanted to provide the best possible care for their student-athletes. In 2010, New Jersey introduced the Sports Concussion Safety Law, which required schools to have a head injury education program as well as a written concussion management policy.
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