Sport & Exercise First Aid Training
NEXT COURSE.....SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
Who is this training for? Who is it recognised by?
What's involved in the courses? AED courses
How much does it cost? How do I book?
Comments from course attendees
"...definitely the best first aid course I have taken!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and thought the content was perfect for my specific industry needs. Sam was a great tutor, very motivating and open to questions."
"I really enjoyed this course!"
"The course was perfect, no faf or random tangents, straight to the most important points. Will definitely use you again, thanks!"
"The course was very well put together and presented in an interactive and thought provoking way."
"Thank you for the excellent delivery of the course - really enjoyed learning the techniques practically."
"The course was very well presented and very informative."
"Really enjoyed the course! Found it really useful and definitely feel I have learnt a lot and come away a lot more confident of how to deal with an emergency."
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
Providing prompt, effective First Aid treatment can mean the difference between life and death to an individual. BlueSkies' Sport & Exercise First Aid Training gives you the skills you need to cope with emergency situations prior to the arrival of a paramedic.
Who can attend Sport & Exercise First Aid training?
Anyone can attend BlueSkies Sport & Exercise First Aid Training but it is specifically aimed towards those people working within the sport, fitness and/or exercise industries.
This course provides the minimum level of statutory first aid training for those required to act in an emergency and it is ideally suited to:
- Personal Trainers
- Fitness Instructors
- Group Training Instructors
- Sports Coaches
- Match Officials
- Club Officials
- Parents
BlueSkies operate open courses and in-house courses.
- Open courses allow individuals/small groups to attend courses at different venues around the country.
- In-house courses can be arranged for your organisation - this is the most cost effective way to get larger numbers of people trained. N.B. Organisations must provide suitable venues for in-house courses.
Please contact us for more details on open or in-house courses and venue requirements.
Who is this course recognised, approved and accredited by?
BlueSkies Sport & Exercise First Aid Training is certified through ABC First Aid Ltd.
The certificate is recognised and accepted by all sport and exercise National Governing Bodies for insurance and CPD purposes.
Following successful completion of the course, delegates will receive the nationally-recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years (annual refresher training recommended).
This qualification is accredited by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as the minimum level of statutory first aid training for those required to act in an emergency.
What's involved in the courses?
BlueSkies offer several different course options.
- The Essential Aspects of First Aid for Sport & Exercise
- First Aid for Sport & Exercise
- First Aid for Personal Trainers & Fitness Instructors
- The Essential Aspects + Health MOT & Workshop
The Essential Aspects of First Aid for Sport & Exercise
Delegates receive training which covers the following essential topics:
- Legalities of First Aid - obligations, duty of care and standards of care
- The Primary Survey in Sport & Exercise - DRAcBC
- Basic Life Support - current Resuscitation Council guidelines and adult & child guidelines
- Management of the Unconscious Casualty - head injury/concussion assessment and treatment
- Kit Bag Essentials - what you should carry in a first aid kit
Successful completion of this course results in delegates obtaining a Basic First Aid Skills certificate which is valid for 1 year.
Duration = 4 hours (can be delivered as a half day or evening course)
Maximum number of attendees = 20
First Aid for Sport & Exercise
Delegates receive training which covers the following essential topics:
- Legalities of First Aid - obligations, duty of care and standards of care
- The Primary Survey in Sport & Exercise - DRAcBC
- Basic Life Support - current Resuscitation Council guidelines and adult & child guidelines
- Management of the Unconscious Casualty - head injury/concussion assessment and treatment
- Kit Bag Essentials - what you should carry in a first aid kit
Also included is training covering the following sport & exercise specific topics:
- Sudden Death Syndrome - major cardiac illness in sport & exercise
- Management of Injury & Illness within Specific Environments - case studies and open forum. This is aimed specifically at the attendees giving them a more thorough understanding of the first aid requirements of the environments in which they work/practice
- Discussion of Other First Aid Practice - neck injuries, bleeding, fracture, soft-tissue injury, asthma, hyopglycaemia, fitting, heat & cold illness etc
Successful completion of this course results in delegates receiving an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years (annual refresher recommended).
Duration = 7 hours (can be delivered as a full day or over 2 half days or evenings)
Maximum number of attendees = 20
First Aid for Personal Trainers & Fitness Instructors
Delegates receive training which covers the following essential topics:
- Legalities of First Aid - obligations, duty of care and standards of care
- The Primary Survey in Sport & Exercise - DRAcBC
- Basic Life Support - current Resuscitation Council guidelines and adult & child guidelines
- Management of the Unconscious Casualty - head injury/concussion assessment and treatment
- Kit Bag Essentials - what you should carry in a first aid kit
Also included is training covering the following sport & exercise specific topics:
- Sudden Death Syndrome - major cardiac illness in sport & exercise
- Management of Injury & Illness within Specific Environments - case studies and open forum. This is aimed specifically at personal trainers and fitness instructors.
- Management of Special Populations - seniors, juniors, ante & post-natal, deconditioned individuals etc
- Discussion of Other First Aid Practice - neck injuries, bleeding, fracture, soft-tissue injury, asthma, hyopglycaemia, fitting, heat & cold illness etc
Successful completion of this course results in delegates receiving an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years (annual refresher recommended).
Duration = 7 hours (can be delivered as a full day or over 2 half days or evenings)
Maximum number of attendees = 20
The Essential Aspects + Health MOT & Workshop
Delegates receive training which covers the following essential topics:
- Legalities of First Aid - obligations, duty of care and standards of care
- The Primary Survey in Sport & Exercise - DRAcBC
- Basic Life Support - current Resuscitation Council guidelines and adult & child guidelines
- Management of the Unconscious Casualty - head injury/concussion assessment and treatment
- Kit Bag Essentials - what you should carry in a first aid kit
Delegates will also receive:
- A BlueSkies Health MOT including cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, Body Mass Index and body composition assessment
- Written & verbal advice based upon the results of the Health MOT
- A Heart Health and Lifestyle workshop
Successful completion of this course results in delegates receiving an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years (annual refresher recommended).
Duration = 1 day (6 hours mininum First Aid Training)
Maximum number of attendees = 16
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Training
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) equipment is now available to the general public, it is no longer the preserve of the emergency services. All organisations with an AED should ensure that adequate numbers of staff are trained in its use.
AED machines will greatly improve the chances of survival for casualties who have suffered a cardiac arrest, if they are used quickly & effectively and in conjunction with good CPR technique. Therefore, the ability to use these machines really is a life-saving skill.
BlueSkies AED training can take place as a stand-alone course or it can be included as part of our other training courses.
Delegates receive training which covers the following topics:
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The 'chain of survival' for cardiac arrests
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AED equipment specification
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The physiology of cardiac arrests
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Shockable & non-shockable rhythms
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The use of AED equipment
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The sequence of CPR & AED
Duration = 3 hours (as a stand-alone course, can be delivered in the evening)
Course dates
Details of the next BlueSkies First Aid course are as follows:
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Course title - First Aid For Sport & Exercise
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Venue - Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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Date - Sunday 12th September 2010
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Price - £75 per person (N.B. lunch is NOT included)
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Group booking discounts apply - please contact BlueSkies for more details
To download a booking form for our First Aid Courses, please click here. Please note that course places cannot be confirmed until a completed booking form and payment have been received.
If you would like to enquire about BlueSkies courses, please click here to e-mail us. More course dates will be added as they are confirmed.
If none of our dates or venues above are suitable for you, or if you would like to be informed when new dates are added, please click here to e-mail us.
How much does it cost?
The cost of BlueSkies First Aid Training varies according to the course that you wish to attend and the location of this course.
For individuals on open courses, guideline prices are:
- The Essential Aspects of First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £50pp
- First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £80pp
- First Aid for Personal Trainers & Fitness Instructors - £80pp
- The Essential Aspects + Health MOT & Workshop - £90pp
- AED training - £40pp
For in-house training, guideline prices start from:
- The Essential Aspects of First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £300
- First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £550
- First Aid for Personal Trainers & Fitness Instructors - £550
- The Essential Aspects + Health MOT & Workshop - £700
- AED training - £300
N.B. Prices are guidelines only - exact cost will depend on location and course arrangements e.g. whether lunch is provided for delegates. Please contact us for more details. Prices are subject to VAT at 17.5%.
How do I book?
You can download your booking form by clicking here or alterntively e-mail us and we will send you a booking form.
Payment can be made by cheque or via Paypal - please click here to visit the Paypal payment page.
Once we have received your payment and completed booking form, we will confirm your place on the course.
If you are interested in making a booking on an open course or arranging an in-house course, please contact us by clicking here and tell us your requirements. We will contact you with details of suitable courses or information on how to arrange an in-house course.