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Aims & Objectives

AIM

To provide up to date knowledge and practical first aid skills in order to deal with a wide range of sporting incidents.

OBJECTIVES

Discuss the role and responsibilities of the first aider.
Outline the appropriate equipment for a sports first aider.
Discuss adult basic life support, including the role of the defibrillator.
Demonstrate how you would manage an unconscious, choking, heart attack and drowning casualties.
Identify common sporting injuries, including head, facial, spinal and limb injuries.
Outline the first aid response to common medical conditions in sport, including asthma, diabetes and allergies.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

Discuss their role as a first aider.
Identify the correct equipment for a sports first aider, and how to manage an emergency.
Manage unconscious, choking, heart attack and drowning casualties.
Discuss the role of the defibrillator and outline common medical conditions in sport.
Identify and discuss common sporting head, facial, spinal and limb injuries.

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10

Oct

Sports Specific First Aid

Belfast

£120.00

Saturday, 10 October 2020

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day)

Belfast

£120.00 incl. VAT

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Sat 10 Oct 2020

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day)

This course is suitable for all sport first responders including physiotherapists, lifeguards, referees, spectators and players. It aims to improve the quality of basic first aid provided in the sporting environment, and will consist of practicals, lectures and written and practical assessments. Suitable for: Physiotherapists, coaches, those who supervise or take part in sporting events

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