Course Outine

The course is delivered over two days, with particular attention given throughout the course to applying the information to sports specific scenarios. The course incorporates actual real life examples and experiences. Discussion and questions are encouraged throughout the two days, and inclusion of the tutor's and students' own experiences adds to the learning experience.

 

 

Introduction to the course aims and objectives

Section 1 - The Sports First Aider in Action

• Legal role and responsibilities of a First Aider, first aid cover for sporting events,
  pre-event planning, first aid facilities and telephoning for help.

 

Section 2 - Crisis Management

• Incident assessment (DRSABC), basic life support (resuscitation as per
  the Interventions Resuscitation Council UK 2006 Guidelines.

• The unconscious casualty (AVPU), the recovery position, vomiting,
  choking and heart attack.

 

Section 3 - Injuries in Sport

• First Aiders role at a sports event

• Head Injuries

• Facial Injuries

• Spinal Injuries (log roll practice)

• Bleeding Injuries

• Limb Injuries (fractures, dislocations, soft tissue) Shock and Burns

 

Section 4 - Medical Conditions in Sport

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Seizures and epilepsy

• Hypothermia and hyperthermia

• Allergies, meningitis infection and bites

Practical Sessions

• Included are workshops on basic life support

• 1 and 2 rescuer scenarios use of pocket and face masks

• Choking, Recovery Position and Log Rolling

• Extensive practice with real life emergency scenarios

 

Assessment

Final assessment includes a multiple choice exam and a practical scenario based assessment that includes resuscitation skills. On completing the course and passing the assessment a certificate from the NSFA is awarded and lasts for two years.

 

Course fee: £195 per delegate