Concussion resources

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport uses current scientific evidence to help guide decisions on concussion:

• diagnosis
• management
• treatment

Anyone who interacts with athletes should refer to this guideline and make use of the tools it provides. These include:

• parents
• trainers
• coaches
• teachers
• healthcare professionals

The International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport provides a foundation for the development of the Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sport.

For health professionals

• Concussion recognition and management course: Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Medical Professionals (CATT)
• A standardized tool for evaluating concussions in sport, for use by physicians and licensed healthcare professionals: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool: 5TH EDITION (SCAT 5) (PDF)
• A standardized tool for evaluating concussions of children, for use by physicians and licensed healthcare professionals: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for Children Ages 5 TO 12 Years (Child SCAT5) (PDF)

For more information

• Parachute Canada: a national charity that promotes evidence-based injury prevention resources and tools
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that operates a paediatric concussion centre.
• Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC): aims to empower sport organizations and individuals by sharing evidence based knowledge.