Basic sports first aid

Our basic sports first aid training course will give you all the necessary first aid skills to deal with a wide range of sporting incidents.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in sporting activities – from referees and coaches to players.

What you will learn

How to deal with the type of injuries and medical emergencies that can happen during sporting activities.

Course contents

  • The role of the sports first aider
  • Managing an emergency
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Bleeding
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Chest pains
  • Extremes of heat and cold
  • Managing a casualty outdoors
  • Primary survey
  • Resuscitation (adult and child CPR)
  • Shock
  • Unconscious casualty

Course duration

One day.