This course will also provide participants with the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in order to recognise and manage common injuries sustained in sports and provide immediate "Non-Emergency" first aid care.

The Sports First Aid course also meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace.

This course also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families for First Aid in Schools

Course Topics Introduction Principles of First Aid Chain Of Survival Emergency Management Procedure Care Cycle™ Scene Safety Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices Basic Life Support Primary Survey and Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Child and Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Child and Adult

Life Threatening Conditions Severe Bleeding Shock Management Secondary Survey Patient History Taking Chief Complaint Signs and Symptoms Past Medical History Physical Assessment Head to Toe Survey First Aid Topics Breathing Problems Circulatory Problems Environmental Problems Nervous System Problems Other Medical Problems Other Injuries First Aid Health and Safety First Aid Kit Accident Reporting Return to Play

Student Materials Includes: Essential Skills Guide Emergency Reference Guide Successful Completion Card Emergency Plan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form Hands-on Skill Practice Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course Course Duration Initial Training: 12 hours Retraining time: 6 hours Assessment Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.