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About Sports First Aid: Essential Emergency Skills for Everyone Involved in Sport This Hybrid Course combines 3 hours of Online Theory with a 2.5-hours hands-on Practical Session. It covers early identification of a deteriorating casualty, effective response to cardiorespiratory arrest in sport settings, and prompt initiation of CPR, calling for help, and defibrillation (AED) within a critical 3-minute window. It also covers post-arrest care, safe casualty handling and transfers, well-equipped sports venues, annual CPR updates, and key decision-making processes. Who is this course for? Athletes and sports trainees, trainers, coaches, instructors, officials, gym and leisure-centre staff, and anyone involved in sport-related activities. Course Format Hybrid — 3 hours of Online Theory (self-paced with accompanying video) followed by a 2.5-hour face-to-face Practical Session. The Online Theory will be released at: 📅 10:00 19th September 2026 The Practical Session will commence at: 📅 10:00 17th October 2026. 📍 The Ashcombe School, Dorking RH4 1LY. Please ensure the Online Theory is completed before attendance to the Practical Session. Please Note: Full instructions will be sent after ticket purchase, as the Online Theory release approaches. Aims To provide training on recognising and managing medical emergencies and first aid situations in sport and exercise environments. Learning objectives • Use the ABCDE approach to assess and treat an acutely ill or injured person. • Know which emergency equipment and medications (e.g. AED, adrenaline auto-injector, inhalers) are needed for different emergencies. • Recognise the signs and symptoms of medical emergencies in sport settings. • Treat and manage common medical emergencies and sport-related injuries. • Perform CPR and use an AED when required. You have to complete the online theory part of your course prior to the practical session.
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