3. Concussion
So you think you know all about concussion?
What are the signs of concussion?
What action should be taken if concussion is suspected?
What are the possible results of ignoring concussion?
As a manager, coach, first aider or team volunteer, there is a requirement to undergo the Headcase online course. This will then be recorded on your GMS record.
Just follow the link and get started now. Click on the RFU Headcase Module. It will open your GMS account. Buy the course (it is free) and checkout. Once you have completed this, check your email for the link to the course.
Follow the link to the RFU HEADCASE pages where you will find lots of resources.
Concussion reporting protocol
Please can you remind all your coaches to send details of any confirmed concussions (not “suspected” ones) to your Club Safeguarding Officer
and to Julie Greenslade - HRFU on hampshirerugby@yahoo.co.uk
Please mark the email 'Concussion - Confidential'
We need the following information:
Player's name, DOB, age group, club name, coach's name (and whether he has been fully informed) , school/college name, county team, parent's name and phone and email contact.
The purpose of this is so that we can ensure parents, club coaches, County Managers and Schools/colleges have ALL been properly referred to the RFU’s Concussion and Return to Play protocols.