This Basic Sports First Aid course is aimed at anyone involved with any sports team, whether you are a coach, player, teacher, volunteer or parent. This course will give particular attention to applying information to sport specific scenarios and will incorporate real life situations in a club setting context.
On full completion of the course, participants will receive a Basic First Aid Certificate (Valid for 2 years)
Course Content:
- How to perform CPR and how to use an AED ( Automated External Defibrillator)
- Choking (adult, child and a baby)
- Musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains and wound management)
- Chain of survival
- Epilepsy
- Strain /Sprains, Dislocations
- Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Shock from Injury
- Asthma, Diabetes, Fainting
- Fractures (Greenstick /Open /Closed fracture/Compound, How to recognise it, How to splint it)
- Wounds (Cuts wounds, Bleeding, How to stop bleeding)
This course is suitable for participants aged 18 yrs +
Cost: €50 plus booking fee
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Note: Please bring a lunch with you. Teas and coffees will be provided.
