MASSENA – The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) and the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association (NYSATA) will host a Concussion Outreach Prevention & Education (COPE) seminar on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Massena High School, 84 Nightengale Ave. 

COPE provides valuable information for educators, nurses, coaches, athletic trainers, students, and parents/guardians on how to create a plan for a successful return of a concussed student back to youth and higher education sports and the classroom as well as many ways to prevent concussions.

 COPE is a program designed by NYSATA and BIANYS, two well-known and established statewide organizations with expertise in concussion. NYSATA plays a strong role in recognizing concussion, managing recovery and eventual return to play. BIANYS helps victims of concussions and has a history of concussion education, including its Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion: Return to Learn program. To date, BIANYS has brought their Return to Learn training to over 150 schools and/or districts, educating over 2,100 school personnel.

For more information on COPE, the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association, The Brain Injury Association of New York State, or to cover the event, please contact Susan Bardack at susan@buzzmediasolutions.com.