Sports Injuries First Aid
Sports Injuries First Aid Course Outline
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become an accredited
first aider in the workplace, particularly where it has been
identified subsequent to risk assessment that a trained first aider
is recommended.
£100+VAT per delegate
| Course Duration |
| 2 Days or 4 Evening Sesions |
| Course Availability |
| This course is available on-site course or as an open course at
one of our UK venues. |
| Who Should Attend |
| Anyone wishing to become an accredited first aider in the
workplace, particularly where it has been identified subsequent to
risk assessment that a trained first aider is recommended. |
| Course Syllabus |
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The Sports Injuries training syllabus covers:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the Sports first
aider
- Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including
RIDDOR
- Contents of a sports first aid kit (including preventing cross
infection)
- Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and
promptly in an emergency
Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:
- Unconscious (including seizure)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking Wounded and bleeding
- Suffering from shock Appropriate first aid for minor injuries
including minor cuts, grazes and bruises
In addition, discussion of specific sports related injuries/illness
to include topics such as -
- Anaphylactic shock
- Stroke Asthma
- Heart Attack including Angina
- Diabetes
- Fractures & dislocations
- Spinal injury management
- Soft tissue injuries
- Head injuries
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| Assessment and
Qualifications |
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Learners are continually assessed throughout the course to ensure
learning outcomes have been achieved. Successful learners will
receive an approved certificate from an awarding body (FAIB, SQA,
or ITC) which is valid for three years on completion of an oral and
practical assessment at the end of the 2 days.
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| Other Relevant
Information |
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Learners must be physically able to carry out procedures required
to meet awarding bodies (FAIB, SQA, ITC) assessment criteria.
This course complies with Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations
1981 and updates learners of any change in practice and
guidelines.
Learners are required to attend a two day requalification course
after the three year period to keep the qualification valid.
It is strongly recommended learners update their
skills by attending a 3 hour annual refresher course.
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