Certification as a Special Olympics volunteer requires successful completion of online training programs on PROTECTIVE BEHAVIORS and CONCUSSION IN SPORTS. These training programs help prepare you to help us keep our athletes safe. Volunteers renewing their certifications (every 3 years) must also complete these training programs as part of their renewals.
Protective Behaviors Training Program
Click HERE to access the 15-minute Protective Behaviors Training Course.
Once you have completed the course, click HERE to complete the quiz.
EMAIL THE QUIZ RESULTS TO volinfo@somdmontgomery.org.
Concussion Training Programs
There are two options for completing the Concussion Training Program:
Option 1: CDC’s “Heads Up” Online Training (RECOMMENDED Option)
This course is offered by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and focuses on concussions in youth sports. Follow these steps to complete the course
Option 2: NFHS “Concussion in Sports” Training Program
This course is offered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The course was developed with the CDC and focuses on concussion in high school sports.
The NFHS program takes a bit longer to complete (about 45 minutes). Click www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61037 for information about the course and then click the “play” icon to start the training program.
The training program includes a quiz. Once you successfully complete the quiz, NFHS will email you a training completion certificate. You must forward that pdf certificate to coaches@somdmontgomery.org to receive credit for completing the training program.