The training would be free online. The bill also requires coaches to remove athletes from competition if they exhibit concussion-like symptoms and only allow them to participate again after clearance from a medical professional.
The Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute has offered free concussion management training to more than 1,500 coaches, parents and players over the past year.
Read the release on youth concussion management.
Read other coverage on concussion management:
– 10 Stories for Team Physicians About concussion Awareness
– 5 Things to Know About Concussion Management and Prevention for Young Athletes
– Concussion Management: The 3-Pronged Approach
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