First Aid for Sports

The First Aid for Sports course is suitable for learners who are involved in sporting activities and may need to give basic first aid.

Book a First Aid for Sports course near you today

Enquire about booking this course onsite at your premises or for group-based bookings.

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  • Circle image Enquire now for price
  • Circle image 1-day course
  • Circle image UK Wide availability
  • Circle image Ideal for sporting activities
  • Circle image Covers first aid for adults and children
  • Circle image British Red Cross certified for 3 years in First Aid for Sports

What is a First Aid for Sports course?

The First Aid for Sports course is suitable for people who are involved in sporting activities and may need to give basic first aid.

However, this course does not qualify the learner to act as a first aider for the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

 

On the day of the course, learners will develop the skills and confidence to help someone who: 

  • is unresponsive and breathing 
  • is unresponsive and not breathing 
  • is bleeding 
  • is choking 
  • has a burn 
  • is in shock 
  • has a bone, muscle or joint injury (including spinal injuries) 
  • is having a seizure 
  • has cramp or an Achilles tendon injury.

How we excel in first aid training

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First aid training venues near you

We offer a national service delivered locally with training venues across the UK.

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Standard setter

We are recognised as a standard setter in first aid training by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

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First Aid Manual

We work with other Voluntary Aid Societies (VAS) to co-author the First Aid Manual which is widely recognised as the basis for first aid standards.

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Excellence in everything we do

We hold recognised internationally standards in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20121:2012 in Quality Management and Event Sustainability.

Why choose a First Aid for Sports course?

First Aid For Sports PDP
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First aid for a range of sporting incidents

The First Aid for Sports training course provides learners with the first aid skills to deal with a wide range of sporting incidents.

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Recommended by the National Coaching Foundation

The National Coaching Foundation advertises this course for those who are involved in sporting activities and may need to administer basic first aid.