Our Emergency Sports First Aid Course covers the following subjects:
- What is first aid?
- Legislation
- Responsibilities
- Sports First aid kits and contents
- Action in an emergency
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- The respiratory system
- Resuscitation and AED
- Disorders of respiration
- Disorders of circulation
- Wounds and bleeding
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Minor burns and scalds
Certification
The practical and theoretical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and a three year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
This qualification is approved by the SYFA and we can be found on their approved supplier list.
Entry Requirements
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner cannot assume the responsibility of being a first aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16.
It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need. For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation. For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.
If a learner has any concerns they should contact their training provider to discuss before attending the course.
Qualification Assessment
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration.
There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred.
Practical assessment
Scenarios are set recreating a real-life situation as far as possible to enable a learner to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. During the practical assessment the learner will be asked set related oral questions by the trainer/assessor. The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the course with the trainer/assessor making learners aware of when they are being assessed and what they are required to demonstrate. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.
Requalification
To requalify learners will need to complete the full 7-hour course again.
Barry Gibson –
Sean was extremely knowledgable. He explained everything thoroughly and kept it fun and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Stuart Mouat –
Sean delivered some top class First Aid training for coaches at our youth football club. The day was tailored perfectly to our needs as football coaches and delivered in a way / at a pace that suited us all.
Personally, I now feel a lot more confident that I could administer First Aid if required thanks to Sean’s excellent course.
Joe Bonnar –
I’m a coach with the Dalbeattie Youth Football and I attended a course taken by Sean on Saturday 27/4/24. The course was well organised, and maintained a steady pace. Sean answered any questions the group of us asked and was also approachable during breaks to talk to individually.
During the CPR training Sean got us to download an App that allowed us to connect with the CPR dummies. This allowed us to see if we were doing it correctly. It’s the first time I’ve came across this and it really helped to improve my technique.
Steve Caldow –
Attended an SLP 1st Aid course as a coach of a youth football team. Sean was a very knowledgeable instructor and included plenty of practical scenarios.
We would highly recommend SLP First Aid.
Russell Bell –
Enjoyable course, expertly delivered by Sean. Would highly recommend.
Dave Nelson –
Excellent course delivered by Sean. Tailored the course to make it relatable to suit us. Very knowledgeable and keen to get us all involved. Made it easy to participate in the practical side of it. Would highly recommend