The State of Ohio passed a new Concussion Bill that goes into effect April 26th 2013. It requires all coaches of youth and scholastic sports to take a free on-line course on how to recognize a concussion. BYS is encouraging all parents to take this 20 - 30 minute course. However, it is only mandatory for coaches and assistant coaches.
Concussion Bill (Ohio HB 143)
National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports - What you Need to Know: http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=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:
1. Click on the button that says, please login to order. In the window that appears, click Register Now.
2. 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.
3. Once you’ve completed “checkout,” you’ll be able to take the free online course.
4. When you’ve completed and passed the course, you have the option of printing a certificate of completion.
5. Once you have completed the course, please email or print and give a copy of the certificate to your leagues Commissioner.