The Football Association Emergency Aid Course
Recent deaths and serious incidents on the sports field have sharply focused the attention of all who have been entrusted with the medical welfare of the players. Every Club at professional and amateur level, with adult or youth, male or female, able-bodied or disabled players has a duty of care for all the participants.
What is an acceptable minimum level of pitchside medical support?
In many instances the level of medical support and the resources to compliment that support is governed by a club’s financial position. However, it is incumbent on each club to ensure that at least one qualified, competent first-aider is pitchside whenever players are engaged in training or match activities. Ideally, all pitchside (bench) personnel should be trained to deal with any emergency (life-threatening) situation that may arise.
Who should attend?
I am a Licensed Medical Tutor for the FA and this course is aimed at personnel acting as 'Manager', 'Coach', 'Trainer', or 'Therapist' for Amateur and Youth Clubs and for Teachers responsible for school teams. It is designed for all levels of football and other sports.
What will they learn?
The Course Objectives are to: Preserve Life , Limit Effects & Promote Recovery
This 3 hour course will cover:
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Approach to an incident
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Assessment of priorities (ABC)
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Checking responsiveness
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Opening the airway
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Checking breathing
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Checking the pulse
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Recovery position
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Breathing for the casualty
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Chest compressions
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Combined heart-lung resuscitation
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Control of bleeding
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Dressing of wounds
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Minimising shock
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Choking
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Heart attacks
Assessment & Certification
On successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate issued by the FA (Football Association) which is valid for 3 years.