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 of upto 10 people.
The theory and the practical are conducted with a trainer.
Group Classroom
1 Day
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Group Zoom
1 Day
€poa