Sports First Aid

Course details

The Sports First Aid 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 aid 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 practices for dealing with a range of minor, major and environmental injuries, from sprains to concussions and frostbite.

By the end of this sports first aid 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 Aid Course?

This Sports First Aid training course applies to, but is not limited to, those in the following professions:

• Sports Coach
• PE Teacher
• Athlete
• Personal Trainer
• Gym staff

Learning Outcomes of Sports First Aid 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 majors ports injuries
• Recognize 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 sports first aid course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the Sports First Aid 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 sports first aid course itself.

Course 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

  Updated on 27 August, 2021