Massachusetts H2485 mandates cardiac screenings for student athletes, requiring updated PPE forms and professional development modules.

Massachusetts H2485 introduces measures to enhance cardiac health screenings for children and student athletes. The bill requires health care professionals to update preparticipation physical evaluations using a standardized form developed by multiple medical associations. It mandates that schools distribute a pamphlet on cardiac conditions to parents and guardians of student athletes. Additionally, the bill requires health care professionals to complete a professional development module on childhood cardiac screening every four years.

Massachusetts H2485 mandates cardiac screenings for student athletes, requiring updated PPE forms and professional development modules.

Massachusetts H2485 introduces measures to enhance cardiac health screenings for children and student athletes. The bill requires health care professionals to update preparticipation physical evaluations using a standardized form developed by multiple medical associations. It mandates that schools distribute a pamphlet on cardiac conditions to parents and guardians of student athletes. Additionally, the bill requires health care professionals to complete a professional development module on childhood cardiac screening every four years.