This First Aid for Sports course covers the full Emergency First Aid at Work
syllabus, adapted for sports. It is ideal for Sports Teachers, Personal
Trainers, Coaches, Yoga and Pilates Teachers, cricket, football, rugby, hockey,
tennis and any other sports - to equip you with vital skills and confidence to
help an adult or child experiencing a medical emergency in a sports environment.
Prompt and appropriate First Aid reduces the pain and suffering experienced by a
casualty and could save their life.
This course covers CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, spinal injuries, asthma, bites
and stings and so much more. The First Aid for Sports Course fulfils all the
criteria for Appointed Person first aid training, however a practical course is
required in order to be a full First Aider. This course is an excellent first
aid training package for people to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time
and pace and a great first aid training package for those with English as a
second language to prepare themselves to pass a practical first aid course. The
content also serves as an ideal annual refresher covering the full HSE syllabus
The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts,
diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers
and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and
print your Certificate on completion. You have continuous access to this course
for 12 months.
It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you
with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in
unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury,
you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.
The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information
contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the
author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or
for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course
material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer
and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first
aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please
contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk [emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk]
Course contents:
Action in an emergency
Unresponsive and breathing
Recovery position
Secondary survey
Unconscious and not breathing
Resuscitation
Heart attack and angina
Choking
Drowning
Anaphylactic shock
Wounds and bleeding
Dressings
Fainting
Burns (including sunburn)
Dislocation
Bandaging
Head injuries
Skull fracture
Spinal injuries
Log rolling someone into recovery position
Fitting/seizures/convulsions