Sport & Pitchside First Aid Course

Sport & Pitchside First Aid Course

Sport and Pitch Side First Aid Course

2 Day Course - £180
10% discount for Esher RFC Members!!!

This 2 day course is targeted at anyone who is responsible for the safe treatment of athletes. Over the two days you will come to understand the duties and responsibilities of the sport and pitch side First Aider; First Aid priorities and general treatment assessment and pre-event preparation.
This course is ideal for beginners or as a refresher and is taught by a qualified Occupational Health Advisor & Safety Consultant and Clinical Sports Therapist.

Topics Covered:
•  Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Body Tissue
•  Injury - classifications and definitions, degrees of injury
•  On Field Injury Assessment
•  Recognition of and first aid practical training for injuries sustained in sport.
•  Medical Conditions
•  Injury Reporting
•  Awareness of other medical conditions
•  The First Aid Bag

There is a suggested 8 hours pre-course reading required: Sport First Aid by Melinda J Flegal.

Over the 2 days there will be 14 hours contact time.

At the end you will have the confidence and ability to know how to treat or refer casualties.

Assessment Certificate
Assessments will be conducted on a continual assessment basis throughout the course using first aid scenarios for practical assessment. A certificate will be awarded on successful completion

Limited places available so book now to avoid disappointment!!

0844 5 734 874

Venue: The Paragon College, Leret House, 4 Swan Court, Leatherhead, Surrey, RH4 1QN