• 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.
Information: Thanks to sponsorship from Caterpillar Peterlee and Sportsmatch coaches from Durham County FA Charter Standard Clubs/Schools as well as accessing the bursary they will receive an Umbro polo shirt and a fully equiped medical bag worth £50 for each candidate who completes the course.
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.
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
Dates & Times (All Dates must be attended)
New Dates to be added for 2009