Activity / Sport First Aid

Course Title: Activity First Aid
Also Known As: Sport First Aid
Course Duration: 2 Days (12 hours)
Fee per Person: £170

Up Coming Courses:
Please enquire – week days & weekend available throughout the year

Description:
The Activity / Sport First Aid qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of outdoor activity, including sport, leisure and recreation.

Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also covered, making the full qualification very comprehensive.

Syllabus:
A range of subjects are covered including:
– Responsibilities & Reporting
– Basic Hygiene in First Aid
– Assessment of the Situation
– Dealing with an Unresponsive Casualty
– Resuscitation
– Choking
– Bleeding Control
– Shock
– Fractures
– Spinal Injuries
– Angina
– Heart Attacks
– Burns
– Head Injuries
– Drowning
– Electrical Injuries
– Heat and cold
– Minor Injuries
– Diabetes
– Seizures
– Asthma

Certification:
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor along with a multiple choice question paper, and a three year qualification will be issued to the learner, subject to assessment.

Numbers:
A maximum of 12 learners are allowed, they must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A learner cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.