Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.08.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 13A.06.08.04 - Training

A. Each local school system shall train each coach in concussion risk and management. At a minimum, the coach's training shall include:

(1) The nature of the risk of a brain injury;

(2) The risk of not reporting a brain injury;

(3) Criteria for removal and return to play;

(4) Understanding concussions;

(5) Recognizing concussions;

(6) Signs and symptoms; and

(7) Response and action plan.

B. Each school system shall require a certificate of completion from a coaches' training course with refresher training every 2 years as a condition of coaching employment.

C. Each school system shall require all Physical Education teachers to provide a certificate of completion of concussion education training.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.06.08.04

Effective date: 40:11 Md. R. 975, eff.6/10/2013