Concussion Protocol Assessment: Protecting Players Starts with Awareness

What Is a Concussion Protocol Assessment?

A concussion protocol assessment is a standardized checklist used by coaches, trainers, and medical professionals to evaluate possible head injuries. It captures vital information — such as mechanism of injury, orientation, balance, memory, and symptoms — so decisions about play continuation or removal can be made confidently and safely.

It isn’t just a form — it’s a lifesaving system for decision-making, designed to eliminate guesswork in high-pressure situations.

Where and When Should It Be Used?

A concussion assessment should be used:

• On the field, immediately after a suspected head injury
  
  
• During practices and games, anytime a player reports dizziness, confusion, or pain
  
  
• Post-game evaluations, to track recovery progress
  
  
• At return-to-play check-ins, before athletes resume full participation
  
  

Regular use — even before injuries — helps teams establish baselines and ensures everyone knows the process when urgency strikes.

Who Uses It?

• Coaches and athletic trainers who serve as first responders during games
  
  
• School nurses and sports medicine teams conducting follow-ups
  
  
• Parents and guardians verifying progress or signing post-injury clearances
  
  
• League administrators ensuring compliance with concussion management laws
  
  

This tool empowers every stakeholder to work from the same playbook — with clarity, consistency, and documentation.

How It Works in the Moment

The digital Concussion Protocol Assessment, powered by Forms On Fire, guides users through each critical checkpoint:

1. Record Player Details — name, age, team, gender.
   
   
2. Capture Incident Data — date/time, GPS, and a brief description.
   
   
3. Assess Symptoms — from headache and dizziness to confusion and fatigue.
   
   
4. Run Cognitive & Balance Tests — memory, orientation, and stability checks.
   
   
5. Sign & Certify — digital signatures from medical professionals and guardians finalize the report.
   
   

Everything is timestamped, location-stamped, and instantly saved — ensuring no crucial information is lost.

Why It’s So Important

Concussions are invisible injuries. Delayed or improper evaluation can lead to second impact syndrome, prolonged symptoms, or permanent neurological damage. A structured, documented concussion protocol:

• Protects the athlete’s long-term health
  
  
• Shields coaches and organizations from liability
  
  
• Meets legal and medical best practices
  
  
• Creates a consistent standard across every level of play
  
  

In short — it’s the difference between acting with confidence or uncertainty in a critical moment.

Why It Doesn’t Need to Be Expensive

Traditionally, concussion assessments required costly custom software or paper forms that were slow and inconsistent. Forms On Fire changes that.

Our no-code mobile platform lets teams, schools, and medical programs deploy a complete concussion protocol system in minutes — no developer needed. With the mobile app, assessments are instantly available on phones and tablets, online or offline, with automatic cloud storage and digital signatures.

And because Forms On Fire believes safety should never depend on budget, this template is provided at no additional cost to clients — ready to use, modify, and share across your organization.

The Bigger Picture

Safety on the field isn’t just about helmets and pads — it’s about preparation.


The Concussion Protocol Assessment empowers every coach, parent, and player with the right questions and reliable documentation.
It ensures that when an athlete’s health is on the line, your team responds not with panic — but with purpose.

Protect Your Players. Empower Your Team.

Your athletes deserve more than guesswork — they deserve a proven concussion protocol that keeps them safe and confident every time they take the field.

With the Forms On Fire Concussion Protocol Assessment App, you’ll:



• 🧠 Respond instantly — complete an on-field concussion check in minutes from any device.
• 📱 Replace clipboards with confidence — no paper, no errors, just secure digital records.
• 💪 Protect your players — make informed decisions about removal, rest, and return-to-play.
• ⚡ Save precious time — automatic scoring, timestamps, and signatures built right in.
• 🌎 Comply with concussion laws and safety standards — trusted by teams, schools, and organizations nationwide.
• 💵 Own your copy for less than the cost of one helmet.

🎯 Ready to safeguard your athletes?

Get the Concussion Protocol Assessment App today — a single-user subscription that includes:
✅ Full mobile app
✅ Cloud reporting
✅ Signature capture
✅ Data export & PDF summary