Basic First Aid
Event Information
Description
This is a 3 hour First Aid awareness raising course and is recognised by various National Governing Bodies. It is an ideal course for individuals who wish to gain basic knowledge of what to do in an emergency.
This course emphasises the practical nature of First Aid and is taught using a combination of demonstrations, practical exercises and discussions. Ideal for those involved in mainstream field sports, martial arts, dance and fitness instruction, personal training and community sports clubs etc.
This course covers:
- Duty of Care and the Role of the Sports First Aider
- Basic Life Support
- Cardiac arrest and CPR
- Management of injuries
- Return to play decisions
- SALTAPS
- Strains and Sprains
- Bone and Joint injuries
- Head injuries
- Maddox questions