Medical Emergency Management in Sport - ‘Basic’ Level
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £85
Participants
The course is aimed at individuals who are involved in sports and other activities who wish to establish a level of knowledge and understanding of the principles which underpin the management of an ill or injured adult or child and may be expected to be a ‘first responder’ and be able to immediately apply the essential life-saving measures until further professional medical assistance is available
Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Content
medical emergency action planning
initial assessment of the ill or injured athlete
manageable positions
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
use of automated external defibrillator (AED)
medical emergencies (anaphylaxis / asthma / diabetes / seizures / choking)
bleeding and shock
fractures and dislocations
ligament, muscle and tendon injury / contusions
head injuries / sport-related concussion
spinal injury