Concussion Policy

Concussion Clearance Form

Baseline Testing

Student-athletes will be required to complete a computerized neuro-psychological exam which evaluates athlete’s reaction time, concentration, balance, and memory using the SWAY app. Testing will be done at St. Mary’s Ryken High School regardless if they have had baseline testing done at a different institute or athletic program.  

Notification of Probable Head Injury

If a head injury/mild traumatic brain injury is suspected, the student-athlete will be removed from play and evaluated.  The Athletic Trainer will evaluate and make the appropriate referral for any suspected head injuries and parents will be notified by the Sports Medicine Staff.  Student-athletes will check in with the Athletic Trainers daily during this process.  

Return to Play

The student-athlete may not return to play until cleared by a qualified medical professional (e.g., physician, neurologist).  Once the student-athlete has been symptom free for 24 hours and they have a note from a qualified medical professional, they may begin a graduated return to play protocol.  If any symptoms occur during any of the graduated return to play steps, all activity must stop.  The protocol will resume once the student-athlete is symptom free for 24 hours and/or cleared to resume by an Athletic Trainer.