Sport First Aid Training

A first aid course for the sports person. Learn how to treat common sporting injuries and illnesses

Ratings 4.22 / 5.00

What You Will Learn!

Know how to administer lifesaving first aid in a sporting emergency
Learn how to assess an emergency situation
First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally (recovery position)
First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally (CPR)
Treatment for a choking casualty
Treatment for a spinal injury sporting casualty
Treatment for bleeding
Treatment for head injuries, soft tissue injuries and fractures
Treatment for asthma and diabetes

Description

The training enables a first-aider to give emergency sports first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while watching, playing or officiating sport.

First aid is probably one of the most essential life skills that everyone should have. The knowledge of what to do in a first aid emergency can literally be the difference between life and death.

This Sports First Aid Course will cover all the major injuries and illnesses a person could come across when taking part in sport.

The syllabus is:

Aims of First Aid
Dealing with an Emergency
What is in a first aid box
Responsibilities of the First Aider
Priorities of Treatment
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Recovery Position
CPR Adult, Child,
Choking Adult, Child
Bleeding and Wounds
Asthma
Diabetes
Head Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Fractures and spinal injuries
Drowning

This course allows you to learn first aid skills in the confront of your own home. The course is completely unique and a totally new concept in First Aid training allowing you to learn these vital skills when it suits you. The course consists of videos that encourage you to practice the skills you are learning. There are numerous handouts you can download and keep for future reference as well as short tests to check your learning after various sections. We will keep you entertained and engaged throughout and will always be on hand to help answer any questions you have - just email info@emtfirstaid.com or use the Q&A section. The course is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.

EMT First Aid and Lifeguard Training provides this course for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. EMT First Aid and Lifeguard Training is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this course. We strongly recommend that you attend a practical First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.

Please be aware that the information is correct at the time of filming June 2021 and relates only to UK Resuscitation and First Aid guidelines. If you are outside the UK please refer to your countries guidelines and governing board.