Who is this Course for?
Clients for this course would be individuals, sports men and women, coaches, PE teachers, students, clubs and professional organisations who participate in land and water based, contact and non-
contact sports and physical activities. These may be competitive and non-
competitive for adults and young persons.
Background
The instructor for this course has long experience in coaching, refereeing and playing numerous sports.
Course Objectives
To assess and treat casualties in major and minor incidents in a sports context.
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1) Conscious
2) Semi-conscious
3) Unconscious
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- AED training
- The recovery position
- The apparently drowned casualty
- Head injuries - concussion and compression
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
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- Sprains and strains
- Cramp
- Shock management
- Cuts and severe bleeding
- Hypothermia
- Heat stroke
- Asthma
- Heart attacks
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Contents of a first aid box
- Accident reporting and recording
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Course Duration
One day
Qualification
Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate -
valid for three years, certified by First Aid Industry Body.
