Prepare to respond confidently to injuries or illnesses during sports activities with this 7-hour Sports Emergency First Aid at Work course. Designed for coaches, referees, fitness instructors, and volunteers, it covers all essentials of EFAW training and includes sports-specific scenarios. Accredited to UK Athletics Category B standards, the course ensures compliance with Health & Safety regulations while building practical, real-world skills.
Training starts with a thorough overview of first aid principles, including casualty assessment, airway, breathing, circulation, and emergency response techniques. Participants practice using first aid equipment, perform CPR on adults, children, and infants, and learn how to control bleeding and manage shock. Legal and ethical responsibilities are emphasised, covering consent, duty to act, and confidentiality.
Practical sports scenarios are central to the course. You will simulate incidents such as sprains, strains, concussions, heatstroke, and drowning, learning how to respond quickly and safely. Trainers guide you through real-life case studies and hands-on exercises to build confidence in both routine injuries and emergency situations. By the end, participants can handle incidents on the field or in the gym with competence and composure.
Sessions are delivered at Old Street, London, which is easily accessible via tube, bus, and train services. Nearby amenities include cafés and restaurants, providing convenient options for lunch and breaks between sessions. The venue has well-equipped training rooms with all necessary first aid and safety equipment for practical exercises.
In-house training is available for clubs, sports teams, schools, and organisations. Trainers can come to your facility and adapt the session to suit your specific activities and space. Contact via Adventuro chat to arrange a tailored group session with hands-on sports scenarios relevant to your environment.
Participants should have no prior first aid certification to join, though comfort with basic practical exercises is recommended. Clothing should allow ease of movement for practical sessions, and participants are encouraged to engage fully in hands-on scenarios to maximise learning.
While the course is open to anyone involved in sports, it is particularly valuable for coaches, referees, PE teachers, volunteers, and fitness instructors. Those with physical limitations or injuries should notify the trainer in advance to ensure exercises are adapted appropriately, providing a safe and effective learning environment.
Trainers are current or former emergency professionals with extensive experience in sports first aid. Courses combine detailed theoretical knowledge with immersive, practical exercises to build confidence in real-world scenarios.
The focus is on hands-on learning, giving participants repeated exposure to emergency situations to ensure skills are retained and applied correctly. Sports-specific curriculum ensures that coaches, referees, and volunteers can respond effectively to both common and complex injuries while maintaining compliance with UK Athletics and Health & Safety standards. Courses are delivered in a supportive, professional environment, with a focus on practical competence and safety.
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