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impairment <strong>of</strong> neurological function.<br />

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION:<br />

Certified athletic trainers and athletic training students all need to be aware <strong>of</strong> the signs<br />

and symptoms <strong>of</strong> concussion to properly recognize and intervene on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />

student-athlete.<br />

Physical Symptoms Cognitive Symptoms Emotionality Symptoms<br />

Headache Memory Loss Irritability<br />

Vision Difficulty Attention Disorders Sadness<br />

Nausea Reasoning difficulty Nervousness<br />

Dizziness<br />

Sleep Disturbances<br />

Balance Difficulties<br />

Light sensitivity<br />

Fatigue<br />

POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> North Carolina<br />

<strong>Wilmington</strong> Athletic Training Department that a formal grading scale will not be used,<br />

but rather attention will be focused on the athlete’s recovery via a symptom checklist,<br />

neurocognitive testing, and postural-stability testing.<br />

Protocol:<br />

Education<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training recognizes that education is crucial when dealing<br />

with concussions. Certified athletic trainers must play an active role in educating the<br />

athlete, coaches, and parents about the signs and symptoms associated with concussions,<br />

as well as potential risks <strong>of</strong> playing while still symptomatic. The ATC will review the<br />

NCAA’s Concussion Fact Sheet for Student-Athletes (attached) with each team. All<br />

student-athletes will be required to sign the Student-Athlete Concussion Statement,<br />

acknowledging that they have been educated about concussions and accepting<br />

responsibility for reporting their injuries and illnesses to the sports medicine staff,<br />

including signs and symptoms <strong>of</strong> concussions. In addition, the Director <strong>of</strong> Athletic<br />

Training will review the NCAA’s Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches (attached) with the<br />

coaching staff. Each coach will be required to sign the Coaches Concussion Statement,<br />

acknowledging that they have been educated about concussions and accepting<br />

responsibility for reporting potential concussions to the sports medicine staff and<br />

supporting the sports medicine staff in decisions made regarding the treatment <strong>of</strong> studentathletes<br />

with concussions.<br />

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