Law Requiring Training in Heat Illness for all California Coaches Show On June 1, 2018, AB 2800 - California High School Coaching Education and Training Program: heat illness, was signed into law by Governor Brown that requires coaches when renewing their CPR/FIRST AID, Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) certification that they also complete separate training in the signs and symptoms of heat illness. A FREE online course “Heat Illness Prevention” is available through the CIF and NFHS, and will satisfy this mandated requirement by California law. Heat illness is a preventable tragedy. It is imperative that school leaders ensure, that those adults working directly with our students have the knowledge and ability to minimize risks and reduce injuries for the students they serve. A proper acclimatization plan is essential to minimize the risk of exertional heat illness during the early season practice period. Gradually increasing athletes’ exposure to the duration and intensity of physical activity and to the environment minimizes heat illness risk while improving athletic performance. California has a wide range of environmental factors (beaches, mountains, deserts) that face schools and student-athletes and the acclimatization period is vital to minimize the risk. WHAT IS HEAT ILLNESS?Exercise produces heat within the body and can increase an athlete’s body temperature. Add to this a hot or humid day and any barriers to heat loss such as padding and equipment, and the temperature of the individual can become dangerously high. If left untreated, the elevation of core body temperature can cause organ systems to shut down in the body. HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES ARE ALL PREVENTABLEThere are several ways to prevent heat illness from occurring: Adequate Hydration
Gradual Acclimatization
Additional Prevention Measures
IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF:Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Heat Syncope Exertional Hyponatremia Heat Cramps Parent/Student CIF Heat Illness Information Sheet FREE NFHS COURSE - Heat Illness Prevention NFHS Position Statement on Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention NFHS Position Statement and Recommendations for Maintaining Hydration to Optimize Performance and Minimize the Risk for Exertional Heat Illness Heat Safety Tool - Cell phone app developed by OSHA, CDC, NIOSH to quickly determine the current heat index and relevant precautionsNational Weather Service Heat Index
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Exertional Heat Stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics. To help you minimize the risk of heat illness at your school, this course has designed to provide the fundamentals of a strong heat acclimatization plan and guidelines for limiting activities to account for changing environmental conditions and other contributing risk factors. It highlights the importance of an appropriate hydration plan and establishing an Emergency Action Plan in case of a suspected exertional heat stroke.
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