Sports First Aid

A primary concern within the sport is the return to play after an injury or incident, decisions teachers and coaches must make in the absence of medical expertise. The First Aid course explains how to assess a casualty to inform return-to-play decisions, including understanding the criteria of SALTAPS and how it informs return-to-play decisions; NGB policies for suspected head injuries concerning return-to-play decisions, e.g., Headcase.

Upon completion of the course, candidates will understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider and be able to identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider in a sports environment by knowing the principles of effective casualty communication.

The participants will identify the need for consent to provide first aid, including why consent should be obtained from the patient, and explain how a Sports first aider can safeguard children and others at risk while administering first aid.

The course explains and practices how to assess a casualty to inform return-to-play decisions, including understanding the criteria of SALTAPS and how it informs return-to-play decisions; NGB policies for suspected head injuries concerning return-to-play decisions, e.g., Headcase.

The course will include assessing and managing sprains and strains, fractured bones, including potentially spinal injuries. The RFU HEADCASE E-Learning Modules must be studied (Recognise Remove Recover Return) before the formal training course.