Emergency First Aid at Work: by the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assess an emergency situation safely and effectively
• Conduct a Primary Survey using the DR ABC approach and assess responsiveness using AVPU
• Recognise cardiac arrest, provide effective adult CPR and safely use an AED
• Place an unconscious breathing casualty into the recovery position
• Recognise and manage choking and seizures
• Identify and control external bleeding, including life-threatening bleeding
• Provide first aid for minor wounds, burns, scalds and shock
• Recognise anaphylaxis and assist with Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs)

Sports injury modules: learners will be able to:

• Lead an organised pitch-side or mat-side response, allocate roles and get help to the right place quickly
• Recognise and support suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains without attempting to straighten or relocate
• Recognise a possible spinal injury, minimise unnecessary movement and prioritise airway, breathing and CPR
• Recognise signs of head injury and concussion, remove the player from play and know when to call 999
• Apply the no same-day return rule for suspected concussion and arrange safe supervision and follow-up
• Support injury prevention and understand the principles of a safe, graduated return to sport