Activity/Sport First Aid - 2 Days

Service Description

This qualification is designed to provide a learner with the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a wide range of first aid situations with a focus on sports and activity related conditions. The qualification is suitable for learners working in outdoor and activity environments or involved in other settings such as voluntary and community activities. This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner cannot assume the responsibility of being a first aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16. The qualification has 12 assigned guided learning hours (GLH) and 14 hours total qualification time (TQT). GLH indicates the number of contact hours that the learner will undertake being taught or assessed under the immediate guidance or supervision of the trainer/assessor in the classroom. TQT includes GLH but also considers any unsupervised learning or preparation that a learner may undertake independently which could include self-study or the completion of set tasks. The minimum classroom contact time of 12 hours can be delivered over 2 days or completed over a maximum of 6 weeks ensuring that each session is a minimum of two hours. The learner ratio for the qualification is a maximum of 12 learners to 1 trainer/assessor. A range of subjects are covered including • Responsibilities and reporting • Assessment of the situation • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Basic hygiene in First Aid • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns • Fractures • Medical conditions • Minor injuries • Epilepsy • Bleeding control • Shock