Introduction
and Non-technical Skills
Legislation and Duty of Care
Understanding the legal framework surrounding sports injuries and the responsibilities of coaches and sports organisations.
Key principles of duty of care in preventing and managing sports injuries, with a focus on risk management.
Roles and Responsibilities in an Emergency
Defining the roles of first responders in an emergency situation.
Collaboration and communication during an emergency response.
Emergency Action Plan
Developing and implementing an Emergency Action Plan for sporting events and training sessions.
Establishing protocols for rapid response and coordination in the event of a serious injury or medical emergency.
Basic Life Support and Life-Threatening Emergencies
Patient Assessment - DRcABCDE
- A systematic, head-to-toe approach to injury assessment, including Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (A-E).
- Rapid assessment to identify life-threatening conditions.
Basic Airway Management
- Basic techniques for securing and maintaining an open airway.
Basic Life Support - CPR + AED
- Hands-on training in Basic Life Support techniques, including CPR and the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- The correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). ◦ Practical skills for maintaining airway patency, chest compressions, and defibrillation.
Basic Airway Management
- Basic techniques for securing and maintaining an open airway.
Basic Life Support - CPR + AED
- Hands-on training in Basic Life Support techniques, including CPR and the correct use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Practical skills for maintaining airway patency, chest compressions, and defibrillation.
Choking
- Identifying the signs and symptoms of choking, and how to respond.
Anaphylaxis
- Identifying the signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and how to respond.
Traumatic
Injuries
Head Injury and Concussion
Identification of head injuries and concussions, including signs, symptoms.
Best practices for immediate assessment, safe removal from play, and when to seek advanced medical intervention.
Spinal Injury
Recognition of potential spinal injuries.
Safe spinal management protocols to prevent further harm, including when to seek advanced medical intervention.
Limb Fractures & Soft Tissue Injury
Identification of limb injuries, including fractures and dislocations.
Techniques for basic stabilisation and immobilisation, and when to seek advanced medical intervention.
Haemorrhage (Bleeding) Control
How to control both internal and external bleeding effectively.
Wound Management
How to assess, and basic management of wounds.
Medical Emergencies
- Overview of other common medical emergencies, including asthma attacks, cardiac events, and diabetic emergencies.
- Early recognition, appropriate response, and management of these conditions in a sports environment.