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

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

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