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

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