Concussions
The benefits of a physically active lifestyle on physical and psychological health, and even on educational success, are well known. However, it is essential to keep in mind that practising physical activities can involve risks of injury, particularly the risk of a concussion.
When a concussion occurs, it is important to apply proven prevention and management procedures. For this to happen, parents and activity supervisors need to know their respective roles and responsibilities and be equipped to:
For this purpose, the government published the second edition of the Concussion Management Protocol in September 2019. The Concussion Management Protocol is intended for use by educational institutions and in the context of recreational and sports activities.
It is important to use this new edition, which replaces the one that was published in July 2017.
Contact us
- Email
- 1 800 567-7902
Documents
- Concussion Management Protocol
- Tracking Sheet
- Medical recommendation about resuming unrestricted training activities following a concussion
(in French) - Explanatory note concerning the Concussion Management Protocol
- Rapport du GTCC – Task Force on Concussion Report (French only)
- Memory Aid (educational institutions)
- Action Plan
- Promotional material
Links
- For all health-related questions, contact Info-Santé
- In the presence of warning signs: Go to a hospital emergency department or call 911
- Pamphlet produced by the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux