Athletic Health Services

The Potomac School athletic department has developed a written emergency action plan that should be followed in the event of a medical emergency during athletics. All coaches, athletic administrators, and athletic staff should be familiar with this document and their roles and responsibility in the event of an athletic injury emergency. Any questions should be directed to the head athletic trainer, assistant athletic trainer or athletic directors.

The ImPACT test is a FDA cleared medical device used to assess and manage concussions. The Potomac School uses the ImPACT test as a tool to help determine if the student is within ‘normal’ cognitive and physical limits. Please note that this test is used as a tool, and is not a stand alone assessment used to diagnose if a student is suffering from a concussion.

As a part of the ImPACT concussion recovery program, students in grades 7-12 will participate in pre-concussion baseline testing every other year to assess key functions that could be affected by a concussion.

• Concussion Policy and Procedures
• Concussion management for Return to Learn (IS students)
• Concussion management for Return to Learn (US students)
• Concussion management for Return to Play

If a scholar-athlete is referred to a physician or allied health provider for an injury or illness, then the scholar-athlete must provide written documentation before participating in athletics. Documentation can be submitted via the Magnus Health website or app.

Return to Play Protocol