North Riding County FA is running two First Aid For Sport Courses per year. Both courses are heavily subsidised, so if you want to build on your knoweldge gained on the 3 hour Emergency Aid Course, this course is for you.
This course provides details and practical training on the following:
• Describe the duties, responsibilities, general treatment principles and priorities or emergency first aid.
• Define the common injuries in football and sport.
• Demonstrate the recognition / identification of injuries using SALTAPS on field injury assessment routine.
• Describe the signs and symptoms of common injuries and methods used in testing and recognition/differentiation of injuries.
• Explain the importance of advise and actions to prevent or reduce injury.
• Describe the important aspects of an injury Report Form and an Emergency Information Form.
Course of Training
Fractures – General
Slings, Supports & Dressings
Minor Cuts/Abrasions/Skin Burns
Fractures to Clavicle/Ribs
Ligament Injuries-Sprains
Neck and Spinal Injury
Fracture to Cheekbone/Mandible
Muscle/Tendon Injuries
SALTAPS 0 “On Field” Assessment Routine
Head Injury
Injuries to joints
Ruptures
Contusions
Winded Player
Muscle Cramp
Strains
Assessment Requirements
Assessments will be conducted on a continual assessment basis throughout the course using first aid scenarios for practical assessment.
What is the Duration of the Qualification?
The FA Qualification is valid for 3 years, after which attendance on another course is required.