Sports First Aid Training Colchester, Essex

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Sports First Aid Course

COURSE SPECIFICATION:

The Sports First Aid course is designed for all levels of sport and recreational activities and can be used to train individuals that require basic first aid skills and training in the management of sports specific illnesses and injuries. This course will provide first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious or bleeding prior to the arrival of the emergency services. This course will also provide participants with the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in order to recognise and manage common injuries sustained in sports and provide immediate "Non-Emergency" first aid care. The Sports First Aid course also meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace. The course is delivered over a minimum of 2 days (12 contact hours).

Intended Participant:	Sports coaching staff, team managers, trainers, teachers and supervisory staff at leisure facilities.
Max Student Instructor Ratio:	12:1
Course Duration:	12 Hours
Assessment:	Knowledge and skills assessment
Certificate Expiry:	3 years from date of completion

Course Topics

Introduction

Principles of First Aid Chain Of Survival Emergency Management Procedure Care Cycle™

Scene Safety

Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices

Basic Life Support

Primary Survey and Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Child and Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Child and Adult

Life Threatening Conditions

Severe Bleeding Shock Management

Secondary Survey

Patient History Taking Chief Complaint Signs and Symptoms Past Medical History Physical Assessment Head to Toe Survey

First Aid Topics

Breathing Problems Circulatory Problems Environmental Problems Nervous System Problems Other Medical Problems Other Injuries

First Aid Health and Safety

First Aid Kit Accident ReportingReturn to Play

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Student Materials Includes:

Skills Guide Emergency Reference GuideSuccessful Completion Card Plan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form

Hands-on Skill Practice

Students will practice the skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Course Duration

12 hours over 2 days

Assessment

Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.