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Trainer, school doctor described concussion testing, clearance and mandatory return‑to‑play steps
Summary
The school trainer explained baseline concussion testing and a mandatory six‑step return‑to‑play protocol; she said suspected concussions require removal from play and clearance by a specialist (orthopedic or neurologist) before athletes resume participation.
Hawthorne High School’s athletic trainer, identified in the meeting as Miss W, described the school’s concussion procedures, baseline testing and medical‑clearance requirements for student athletes.
The details matter for student safety: following the described testing and stepwise return‑to‑play protocol determines when an athlete may resume full participation after a suspected concussion.
Miss W said all athletes take a baseline concussion test annually using a Sway app…
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