Description
The Sports First Aider Training course is designed to teach sports coaches, PE teachers, personal trainers, and other professionals who work in this industry, how to provide quality Sports First Aider Training in the workplace. It covers essential information on major injuries, life-saving procedures and first aid assessments.
Through case studies and practical exercises, you will learn about the role and responsibilities of the Sports First Aider, exploring the contents of the first aid kit in detail. Our experienced instructor will take you through procedures and best practice for dealing with a range of minor, major and environmental injuries, from sprains to concussions and frostbite.
By the end of this course, you will have excellent practical and theoretical knowledge, with the ability to take control in the case of any first aid emergency. You’ll also have the confidence and skills to perform CPR and calm a casualty down while emergency services arrive.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who Should Take The Sports First Aider Training Course
This Sports First Aider Training training course applies to, but is not limited to, those in the following professions:
Sports Coach
PE Teacher
Athlete
Personal Trainer
Gym staff
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes of Sports First Aider Training Course
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Sports First Aider
Conduct a primary and secondary survey to assess the condition of a casualty
Conduct a full-body examination and monitor vital signs
Correctly use wound dressings, bandages, CPR aids & other first aid kit contents
Perform CPR and place a casualty in the recovery position
Identify the different types of common and major sports injuries
Recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attack, seizures and asthma attacks
Remove the casualty’s clothes and headgear safely and carefully
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Sports First Aid
Module 2: Initial Assessment
Module 3: Life-Saving Priorities
Module 4: Common Injuries
Module 5: Major Injuries
Module 6: Environmental Injuries
Module 7: Medical Emergency
Module 8: Things to Keep in Mind
