What will I learn?

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This is a highly practical course to equip PE & sports teachers, coaches and members of the fitness industry with the skills needed to effectively manage a first aid incident in a sports and training environment.

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​Topics covered in the Sports First Aid course:

 

Managing a first-aid incident
Content of the first aid kit
The importance of record keeping
CPR and AED (defibrillator) for adults and children
Management of an unconscious casualty
Wounds and bleeding including nose bleeds
Choking and asphyxia
Asthma attacks
Head, neck, spine, and limb injuries
Recognising concussion
Soft tissue injuries
Heat and ice treatments
Cease to play decisions

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Pre-requisites

 

​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course. 

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​Assessment and Certification

 

​You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers. Upon successful completion, you will receive an FAIB nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for three years.
 

​On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.

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