Concussion resources

Concussion recognition and management tools

A standardised tool for recognising a concussion: Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)
A resource to support the safe return to daily activities at school after a concussion: School concussion protocol template (PDF)
A resource to support the safe return to sport after a concussion, and after a return to school: Sport concussion protocol template (PDF)
A mobile app to help parents manage their child's concussion: Progressive Action and Concussion Education (PACE app). Available on Android and Apple mobile devices.
A resource to help teachers and school staff support children and youth in their return to school after a concussion: SCHOOLFirst handbook

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

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

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

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)

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.