Sports, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Courses
Sports, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Courses
This page is for out Sports, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Courses.
This section is all about First Aid training for those involved in coaching, running a club, dance studio or if you are a fitness instructor and also the people who take part or organise outdoor pursuits. Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid to meet the requirements laid down by many outdoor pursuits as it covers primary and secondary care and adapted to the outdoor world where the emergency services may be harder to access. We also offer a shorter course if that is all you require or other specific workplace courses.
The purpose of the Activity First Aid Level 2 qualification, is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, illness and injuries sustained in an activity environment. This is achieved through the understanding of the general duties, responsibilities and treatment principles of first aid. This course is taught over two days with a minimum contact time of 12 hours as a class course or blended. All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the HSE requirements.
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in sports first aid. The certificate is valid for 3 years and a recommended annual refresher can be done online. This course covers basic first aid and is aimed at people who need first aid who work in various sports sectors. It not only covers basic first aid but also all the specific problems that arise in sports. Primary and secondary subjects are covered, including soft tissue injuries, head injuries, types of cuts, and many illnesses that could arise. All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the HSE requirements.
