Sports First Aid
Short course
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Day
Suitable for: This course is open to those who have achieved their Level 2 Fitness qualification and above
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Start date
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Course programme
Course review:
A Sports Specific First Aid Course is created for those likely to come across an accident or injury whilst someone is undertaking exercise. These courses develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to assist in a first aid role in any given leisure pursuit.
Course Content
The course covers the Core subjects below and different Modules are available and tailored for each group:
•Introduction to first aid and safety in the sports field
•Assessment of the incident and injured person
•Resuscitation on an Adult, Child and Infant (Includes a demonstration of a Defibrillator)
•Causes of unconsciousness, Head Injuries, Concussion, Direct Impact
•Choking – Tongue Vacuum, Gum and gum shields
•Control of bleeding to the Lips, Nose, Mouth, Legs and arms.
•Shock – Recognition and treatment
•Burns, scalds and poisons
•Fractures – Lower limb, Arms, Jaw, Collar Bone, Shoulder, Ribs – Immobilisation etc...
•Minor Illness - Such as Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy.
•Record keeping and what to have and use safely in a first aid kit.
Sports First Aid