First Aid for Sports Coaches

Sports people are exposed to several types of physical risks – sprains and strains, overuse, accidents involving equipment and other people, and medical emergencies. If you are a sports coach, then it’s vital to react in a safe and quickly during a first aid emergency and also with minor ailments – this can make a difference between a slow or quick recovery.

This one-day course is designed for people who play and perform sports, coaches, team managers and school P.E. teachers.

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Course Duration:

7 hours (including lunch)

Course Content

Managing a first aid incident
Content of the first aid kit
Regulations in regard to record keeping
Anaphylaxis and Epipen Training
Asthma Attacks
Bleeds (bandaging)
C.P.R. (child and adult)
Choking and Asphyxia
Defibrillator (Automated AED)
Fractures (bandaging)
Head Injuries
Neck and Spinal Injuries (spinal turns / boards)
Recovery Position
Soft Tissue Injuries (bandaging / strapping & taping)

Certification

On completion of the course attendees will receive be awarded an EFAW certificate, valid for three years, and a comprehensive first aid manual.

£550 for up to 12 candidates.

“An excellent course…the right amount of practical work…great to be taught by a medic too”

Wetherby Prep Independent School, London

“A brilliant course…interesting and relevant”

Freshsteps Education Centre, Enfield, London

“Thanks again…another great course!”

Bickley Park School, Bromley, London

Why Train With Us?

All our trainers are qualified medics

All of our trainers have hands-on experience of dealing with first aid emergencies and specialist knowledge of basic life support and paediatric first aid. They bring the experience of their workplace, either working in A&E departments, Paediatrics or for the London Ambulance Service to every class they teach.

At least three years first aid training experience

It is one thing knowing what happens in a medical emergency, it is another skill being able to relate this to those with little or no knowledge of first aid in a clear and simple manner. Becoming a brilliant trainer, takes experience, for this reason we only employ trainers with at least 3 years of training experience.

Active Learning

Every aspect of our courses employ active participation learning methods. We understand that candidates on the course expect to take home a huge amount of essential first aid information. We found the most effective method of teaching is to actively engage the class with the subjects. Our approach is based on the Montessori method of teaching, whereby learning is most effective in an enjoyable, relaxed and interactive environment.

Small class sizes, at your convenience

Our classes are kept small. We feel our candidates need the space to practice and one-to-one attention to benefit most from the course. Small class sizes also allow the attendees to ask questions or for subjects to be covered in greater detail if needed. Classes can be booked at a time and location to suit you. (evenings and weekends at no extra cost)

Experts in Child Development

Kitty Sullivan, founder of First Aid for Schools, is also a lecturer in Child Development. She regularly writes features for the press including a column for Montessori International, First News National Children’s Newspaper, London Baby Magazine and Baby & Me. She understands the stages of development and accidents which are most likely to occur at these stages. The courses therefore focus not only on how to treat an injury, but what is most likely to happen and importantly, how to prevent it. Committed to increasing public knowledge of first aid issues she also pioneered the UK National Choking Awareness Campaign.