Concussion Legislation signed by Gov. Scott

Jun 2, 2012 | Blog

Following the recent legislative session Gov. Rick Scott signed into law the Concussion Act adding Florida to the list of states who have passed similar legislation. It mandates the removal from play of the concussed athlete and not allowing their return to play until a complete assessment is performed and signed by a MD or DO. It also has language for the FHSAA Florida High School Activities Assn. Sports Medicien Advisory Committee to implement policies and procedure for thsi act. This a safety milestone for the safety of our athletes.

About Jim Mackie

JIM GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND RECEIVED A MASTERS DEGREE FROM EAST- ERN KENTUCKY. HE IS A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER AND IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. HIS WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, BRAINTREE HOSPITAL OUT-PATIENT REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE AND BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL, RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL & BAPTIST ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH SYSTEM, HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION, AND ST. VINCENT’S REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE. JIM ALSO SERVES AS A PRECEPTOR FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINING CURRICULUM WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA.

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