• Describe the duties, responsibilities, general treatment principles and priorities or emergency first aid.
• Define the common injuries in football and sport.
• Demonstrate the recognition / identification of injuries using SALTAPS on field injury assessment routine.
• Describe the signs and symptoms of common injuries and methods used in testing and recognition/differentiation of injuries.
• Explain the importance of advise and actions to prevent or reduce injury.
• Describe the important aspects of an injury Report Form and an Emergency Information Form.
Course of Training
Fractures – General
Slings, Supports & Dressings
Minor Cuts/Abrasions/Skin Burns
Fractures to Clavicle/Ribs
Ligament Injuries-Sprains
Neck and Spinal Injury
Fracture to Cheekbone/Mandible
Muscle/Tendon Injuries
SALTAPS 0 “On Field” Assessment Routine
Head Injury
Injuries to joints
Ruptures
Contusions
Winded Player
Muscle Cramp
Strains
Assessment Requirements
Assessments will be conducted on a continual assessment basis throughout the course using first aid scenarios for practical assessment.
What is the Duration of the Qualification?
The FA Qualification is valid for 3 years, after which attendance on another course is required.
Course Fees must be paid up front, if you are having your course paid for you must submit a signed letter from the organisation/club on letter headed paper confirming they will be paying your course fee and this must be sent with your application form.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO DURHAM COUNTY FA.
****Durham FA Coach Education Cancellation Policy****
If you need to cancel your attendance on the course you should inform Durham FA immediately. All our courses are in demand and by not advising us you are preventing another candidate from attending.
If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course, a full refund will be issued. However, if you cancel after the 2 week deadline, no refund will be given. Consideration will be given to candidates who, for health reasons are unable to attend and require a transfer to another course. A letter from a doctor or medical professional must be supplied.
If you should decide to transfer to another course once your application has been submitted, there will be an additional administration charge of £20.00
By submitting an application you agree to all of the terms above.
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Click on the course code for an Application Form to print off and return to Durham County FA Development Office, 'Codeslaw', Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, Durham, DH3 3SJ
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First Aid for Sport Course Information 2010
(All Dates must be attended)
Venue: Stanley School of Technology, Tyne Rd, Stanley,
DH9 6PZ
Dates: Monday March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Times: 6.00 - 9.00 pm, Every Session
Course Code: Course Cancelled
(All Dates must be attended)
Venue: Houghton Kepier Sports College, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH
Dates: Wednesday May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,June 2nd
Times: 6.00 - 9.00 pm, Every Session
Course Code: FAS019
(All Dates must be attended)
Venue: Hummersknott School & Language College, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR
Dates: Tuesday May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, June 1st
Times: 6.00 - 9.00 pm, Every Session
Course Code: FAS020