Sports first aid

This course will give you all the necessary first aid skills to deal with a whole range of sporting injuries. 

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in sporting activities - from referees and coaches to players.

What you will learn

How to deal with the type of injuries and medical emergencies that can happen during sporting activities.

Course contents

  • asthma
  • bleeding
  • bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • burns and scalds
  • chest pains
  • choking
  • communication and casualty care
  • emergencies in public
  • head injury
  • extremes of heat and cold
  • primary survey
  • resuscitation
  • the role of the first aider
  • sprains and strains
  • the unconscious casualty.

Course duration

Six hours.

Assessment

Continuous assessment by trainer. NVQ Level 2 equivalency.