Medical Emergency Management in Sport - ‘Foundation’ Level

Duration:         3 hours 

Cost:                £40

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 16 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)                                                         

• wounds and hypovolaemic shock