Course description
Collaboration and planning are essential for the success of any sports medicine team. As a sports first aider, you must understand what employers and athletes expect from you. This course addresses the techniques and aspects of sports first aid. You will acquire knowledge of various first aid topics and we will introduce you to medical terminology. You will learn to analyse a situation and provide an initial assessment to prioritise and implement life-saving techniques. For example, you will know how to carry out defibrillation methods or identify an airway blockage.
This course then trains you by reviewing the most frequent sports injuries to provide awareness about severe injuries and the necessary treatment procedures. You will discover the significance of learning medical circumstances and how to assess CPR-related information. Finally, we investigate the methods used to move critically injured athletes or remove clothing appropriately when an injury occurs.
If you are new to first aid for sports, this course will educate you on utilising and appreciating the main processes around first aid providers. Our goal is to give you a thorough grasp of all the strategies and tools involved in implementing solutions to any given scenario. This course is an exciting starting point for individuals learning about the ins and outs of first aid for sports. So register today and become skilled in becoming a first-aid provider.
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Training content
Introduction to Sports First Aid
Description: This module will help you analyze what sports first aid is. In addition, you will examine the significance of assessing each stage, including the ABC check-up. We will help you organize information linked to factors to consider. We will help you answer: How can you carry out defibrillation? What are some examples of first aid techniques?
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Sports First Aid
- Initial Assessment
- Life-Saving Priorities
- Common Injuries
- Major Injuries
- Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Injuries
- Things to Keep in Mind
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: First Aid for Sports - Course assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyse the first steps of a casualty's initial assessment
- Describe the different life-saving priorities
- Explain the common sports injuries as a first aider
- Identify the distinctions between major sports injuries as a first aid provider
- Evaluate the appropriate steps to take during a medical emergency
- Summarise how to proceed when suffering environmental injuries
- Recognise how to administer CPR and how to wait for emergency transport
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