Sports First Aid

Course Description

This is a one day course is suitable for all clubs and associations who want their nominated first aiders to have the expertise to deal with injuries and emergencies in sport.

Who is the course suitable for

Sports coaches, match and club officials, teachers, parents, gym instructors and anyone involved in sports activities.

What you will learn

Participants will learn the latest, up to date ways of assessing injured casualties as well as the extra skills required for dealing with scenarios such as spinal injuries and head injuries.

Course content

Role of the first aider
Primary Survey
Care of the unconscious Casualty
Resuscitation (current UK guidelines)
Wounds and bleeding
Choking
Chest Pain
Head injuries (Concussion test – Maddox Questions)
Bone, Muscle, Joint injuries
Strains and sprains (R I C E)
Injury assessment (SALTAPS)
Asthma
Extremes of heat and cold
Burns and scalds
Effective communication
Effective Ambulance Hand over