Sports First Aid

Endorsed via the Scottish FA & delivered by Andy Gow of A.D. Training and Development this course can also be attended by other sports. This first aid training course will give you the necessary skills to deal with a wide range of sporting incidents. Who should attend Anyone involved in a sporting role, coaches, volunteers, participants etc aged 16 years and over. Course cost Free places are available for PACES clubs. Active Schools volunteers can choose a free PACES ticket to sign up at no cost. Course duration 1 day (6 hours) Topics covered Role of the first aider Incident assessment / sending for help Communication and casualty care First aid kit / first aid room Resuscitation (CPR) and AED use Management of unconscious casualty Recovery position Choking / asthma Chest pains / heart attack Diabetes / stroke Head / facial injuries Spinal injuries Limb injuries Minor and severe bleeding Shock management Burns / wound management Heat and cold extremes Assessment Continuous observation by the trainer. Certification Successful candidates receive a certificate, valid for three years. PACES All clubs that are accredited through the Perth and Kinross Accredited Club Excellence Scheme (PACES) will receive free spaces on all of Live Active Sport's courses, based on the tiers below: • Gold: 3 free places per course • Silver: 2 free places per course • Bronze: 1 free place per course Discover more about PACES and how it could benefit your club HERE. Individual Coaching Grants Our individual coaching grants, funded by The Gannochy Trust, provide financial assistance to help with the payment of national governing body coaching courses. If you live in Perth and Kinross, or coach with a Perth and Kinross club, then you could be eligible to get assistance of up to 75% of the overall course fee (terms and conditions apply). For more information, and to apply for a coaching grant, then please visit our webpage HERE. For support with any of the above, please contact Stevie Baxter - [email protected]