Coaches/Umpires Concussion Training- Return to Play Law

Every Coach & Umpire needs to have training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a Concussion.  Individuals will no longer be allowed to serve as a coach or umpire/referee for a youth organization without

Successfully completing, every 3 years, an online training program provided by the Ohio Dept. of Health

-OR-

Holding a Pupil Activity Permit (PAP) from the Ohio Dept. of Education

 This is a free training and takes about 10 minutes to complete. A copy of the certificate of completion is required BEFORE practices begin. If we do not have certificate or we can not find your name in database you can NOT coach.

 Online Concussion Management Training

Per ORC 3707.52 as enacted by Ohio HB 143 of the 129th General Assembly, ODH is required to post free training programs that train coaches and referees in recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussions and head injuries.

The two following free online trainings have been approved by ODH for coaches and referees:

Only need to complete 1 of the following courses.

1.  National Federation of State High School Assoc. Concussion in Sports - What you Need to Know:

http://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000

This free on-line course is available through the NFHS. You will need to click the “order here” button and complete a brief registration form to take the course. Follow these steps to complete the course:

Click on the button that says, "please login to order."  In the window that appears, click "Register Now".

• When your registration is complete you may "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page.  Continue following prompts.  Although it may look like you'll be charged for the course, there is no cost.

• Once you have completed "checkout," you'll be able to take the free online course.

• When you have completed and passed the course, you have the option of printing a certificate of completion.

2.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Training:

 www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION: 

The two training courses offer a certificate of completion upon successful passage. 

• The NFHS course allows individuals and organizations to search for and track coaches who have completed the course. The search function allows for searches by date, name, state, city or school.

• The CDC course does not allow you to search for or track course completion.  In order to print your certificate of completion, use the print button found within the training.  You will not be able to print the certificate using your tool bar or keyboard, and will be unable to return later to search for your certificate.