Sports / Pitch Side First Aid

Avalon Training’s intensive 1 Day Sports /Pitch Side First Aid course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to give competent first aid to the ill or injured until medical aid arrives in a sporting environment.

Knowledge you'll take away

Our course can include Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) certified Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. This course is suitable for coaches, instructors, teachers, supervisors, sports assistants, volunteers and all involved in sport.

Approaching an Accident

  • Assessing the Area
  • Making the Area Safe
  • Giving Emergency Aid
  • Getting Help
  • Activating the Emergency Services
  • Assessing the Casualty

Cardiac First Response

  • Heart Attack
  • Dealing with Cardiac Arrest!
  • Adult, Child & Infant CPR
  • Using an AED & Defibrillation
  • Aspirin Administration
  • Stroke
  • Choking

Wounds & Bleeding

  • Internal & External Bleeding
  • Types of Wounds
  • Nose Bleeds
  • Head Injuries &  Concussion
  • Bandaging Techniques
 

Fractures & Broken Bones

  • Types of Fractures
  • Recognition of a Fracture
  • Treatment of Various Fractures
  • Soft Tissue Injuries (Sprains & Strains)
  • Treatment of Sprains & Strains
  • Muscle Injuries

Spinal Injuries

  • Causes of Spinal Injuries
  • Signs & Symptoms of Spinal Injuries
  • Control of a Spinal Injury

Medical Emergencies 

  • Asthma
  • Shock
  • Epilepsy
  • Diabetes

Course detail

Legislation

This course covers and complies with The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Expert Trainer

Course and Assessment created and approved by a QQI Level 6 Fully Certified Expert Trainer.

Certificate Expiry

Course and Assessment must be completed every 2 years as per industry best practice.

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Live trainer delivery options for groups

The theory and the practical are conducted with a trainer.

Group Classroom

1 Day

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Group Zoom

1 Day

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Training Available 7 Days a Week

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