ST. LOUIS, MO, August, 2011 – With the high school football season fast approaching, St. Louis Public School District coaches received a full day of safety training on concussion awareness, conducted by Neuropsychologist Dr. Tom Martin of the University of Missouri – Columbia.  Also included during the safety training will be CPR and DEFIB training for all Public High League (PHL) coaches. 

The following topics were covered during the informational session:

• Concussion Signs and Symptoms
• Sideline Assessment
• Concussion Core
• Return to Play or Practice
• Concussion Prevention Law
• Additional Educational Opportunities, etc.

In addition, PHL coaches received CPR and Defibrillation training and certification.

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