First Aid Courses
Tailored To Sport
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Whether you're a coach, an aspiring coach, an athlete, or a parent dedicated to supporting sporting opportunities, understanding how to respond to emergencies is crucial. Our first aid courses are specifically designed for the sports industry, focusing on the types of incidents you're most likely to encounter on the field, court, or track. Learn essential, life-saving skills to protect the athletes and participants you support.
Who Is This Designed For?
Athletes
No one wants to consider sports injuries, but being prepared is vital. Knowing how to react immediately is crucial, yet equally important is understanding proper post-injury recovery to prevent worsening the condition. Beyond the athletic field, these injury management skills are invaluable life skills, equipping you to handle unexpected situations with confidence
Coaches / Aspiring Coaches
Every sports coach needs a first aid qualification. When you're looking after athletes, knowing what to do in an emergency is paramount. Our specialised sports first aid courses for coaches teach you to identify injuries, understand their implications, and promote effective recovery.
Many of our first aid courses are approved by national governing bodies like UK Athletics and England Lacrosse, providing industry-recognised certification. Equip yourself with the essential skills to protect your athletes and enhance your coaching career.
Our Sporty Parents
To all the dedicated sports parents – we salute you! For enduring chilly sidelines, for unwavering cheers, and for countless miles driven to training and matches. While we all hope to never use first aid skills, we can't assume injuries won't affect our children or those around them.
Our specialized courses empower you with the knowledge to act confidently. Beyond immediate response, you'll gain a deeper understanding of sports injuries, enabling you to provide crucial support during both the initial incident and the vital recovery phases at home. Equip yourself with these essential life-saving skills for every game and everyday life.
Face To Face / Blended Training:
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These sport first aid courses, designed for sports clubs and camps are delivered with an expert instructor standing in front of you for all, or part of the course. For blended courses we will provide some video e-learning for you to complete before your face to face session. This helps make it more flexible for busy schedules!
A short course covering all the basic elements of First Aid - Perfect for young coaches
This 1-day course is endorsed by England Lacrosse and is tailored to clubs and players
This 2 day course is required by some National Governing Bodies for coaches and clubs
Live-Virtual / Online Training:
A live-virtual course is delivered live with an expert trainer remotely online. Our online courses are stand-alone video based e-learning and can be completed at a time that suits you
A short course covering all the basic elements of First Aid - Perfect for young coaches
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Duration
3 Hours, which can be completed in a half-day or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Live Virtual
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Blended
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Online
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
Anaphylaxis Awareness Level 2 (VTQ) for the Sports Industry
Our Anaphylaxis Awareness Level 2 (VTQ) course is specifically designed for the sports environment, teaching you how to identify and respond to an anaphylactic reaction quickly and effectively. This essential training covers the critical use of EpiPen, Jext, and Emerade auto-injectors, alongside proper medication storage and administration techniques.
This course is vital for sports club staff, coaches, and anyone working with children in sports who may have anaphylaxis. Gain the confidence and skills to manage life-threatening allergic reactions. Our certification is valid for 3 years, and we can efficiently combine this course with other training to maximise your club's training session.
Duration
3 Hours, which can be completed in a half-day or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Live Virtual
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Blended
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Online
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
Introduction to Sports First Aid: "Basic" Yet Comprehensive
Don't let the name "basic" fool you! This comprehensive sports first aid course offers an excellent introduction to critical life-saving skills for anyone in the sports industry. You'll gain foundational knowledge in key areas like the recovery position, CPR, managing bleeds, treating burns, and more.
We offer flexible training options to suit your needs:
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On-site training: We can deliver this course at your club's venue for groups of 3 to 12 people.
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Public courses: Join one of our scheduled sessions.
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Remote learning: Opt for our fully remote course delivered via live webinar sessions.
Looking for workplace First Aider certification? For courses that meet HSE requirements, please explore our HSE-compliant Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) courses.
Duration
3 Hours, or; it can be added as a 'bolt-on' to some of our other First Aid courses to dual certify.
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 1 year
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Live Virtual
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Blended
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Online
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
Level 2 AED Course: Essential Defibrillator Training for Sports & Schools
Designed for individuals with existing First Aid certification, our Level 2 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) course provides crucial, focused training for the sports industry and schools. This course not only revisits the basics of CPR but thoroughly covers the proper use of a defibrillator in emergency situations.
Beyond immediate application, we'll guide you through necessary maintenance checks and essential record-keeping to ensure your club or school's AED unit is always ready for immediate use. This makes the course ideal for clubs or camps with on-site AEDs and particularly vital for those entrusted with maintaining the device.
We offer flexible delivery, conducting the course at your club's venue or virtually using our specialised training AED units. Equip yourself and your team with the confidence to act when every second counts.
Duration
7 Hours, which can be completed in a single day or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Blended
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
HSE-Compliant EFAW Course for Sports Clubs & Camps
Ensuring the safety of your coaches, athletes, and entire club or camp is paramount. Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is HSE-compliant and specifically designed to meet or exceed the first aid needs of sports clubs, training camps, and school staff acting as designated first responders during operational hours.
We offer flexible training options to suit your schedule:
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On-site training: We can deliver the EFAW course directly at your sports club or camp venue.
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Public courses: Individuals can join one of our scheduled open sessions.
Contact us today to discuss how we can enhance safety at your sports organisation with essential, compliant first aid training.
Duration
18 Hours, which can be completed in 3 days or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Blended
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
HSE-Compliant First Aid At Work (FAW) for Sports Clubs and Sports Camps
Our HSE-compliant First Aid At Work (FAW) course is ideal for fully qualified workplace First Aiders and perfect for Lead First Aiders in sports clubs and camps. We can customise the course to specifically address any unique issues or emergencies your staff might encounter within a sports environment.
If your current FAW certificate is still valid, you can easily renew your qualification with our 2-day FAW Re-qualification course.
We offer flexible training options to suit your club's needs:
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On-site training: We come to your sports club.
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Public courses: Join a scheduled session.
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Twilight sessions: Training delivered over a series of evening sessions.
Equip your sports club's lead first aiders with top-tier, relevant training to ensure ultimate safety.
Duration
12 Hours, which can be completed in 2 days or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Blended
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
FAW Re-qualification for Sports Clubs & Camps: Renew Your Certification
Is your First Aid at Work (FAW) certification nearing expiry? Our specialised FAW Re-qualification course is perfectly tailored for sports clubs, camps, and other sports organisations looking to renew their qualified First Aiders' certifications. Successfully complete the course, and your FAW certification will be extended for another 3 years, ensuring continuous compliance and safety within your sporting environment.
We understand the unique needs of the sports industry. That's why we can customise the course to specifically address any first aid concerns or scenarios your team might encounter.
Choose from flexible training options designed to fit your schedule:
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On-site training: We can deliver the course directly at your sports club or camp venue.
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Public courses: Individuals can join one of our scheduled open sessions.
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Twilight sessions: Arrange training conveniently over a series of evening sessions.
Contact us today to ensure your sports club or camp maintains up-to-date and highly effective first aid capabilities.
Duration
7 Hours, which can be completed in 1 day or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Live Virtual
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Blended
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Online
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
England Lacrosse Endorsed First Aid Course
This is the only First Aid course fully endorsed by England Lacrosse, making it essential for anyone involved in the sport. Co-designed with England Lacrosse, this programme is perfect for players, coaches, managers, parents, and club officials.
Our course uniquely focuses on injuries commonly associated with both the men's and women's game. You'll cover all crucial first aid basics like CPR, recovery position, and choking, alongside in-depth modules on soft tissue injuries, bleeds, head injuries, fractures, and more.
We're happy to tailor the course to your club's specific needs and can travel to your venue for on-site training. Alternatively, you can join one of our public courses. Just drop us an email for our latest availability.
Duration
16 Hours, which can be completed in 2 days or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Blended
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
Outdoor Pursuits First Aid (16-Hour)
Some National Governing Bodies and Outdoor Pursuit providers specifically require our 16-hour Outdoor Pursuits First Aid course. This comprehensive programme covers both primary and secondary care, with a vital focus on managing emergencies in remote locations. You'll also learn critical skills for calling for help and understanding the various forms of assistance that may arrive.
If a 16-hour course isn't required, we also offer a 1-day Outdoor Pursuits First Aid option, or our Sports First Aid course.
We provide flexible training delivery:
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On-site training: We can run the course at your venue.
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Public courses: Join one of our scheduled open sessions.
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Flexible sessions: We can arrange training over a series of shorter sessions if that suits your team better.
Duration
7 Hours, which can be completed in 1 day or spread over multiple sessions
Valid For
Your first aid certificate lasts for 3 years
Delivery
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Face to Face
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Live Virtual
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Blended
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Online
Resources
After the course, download more resources including free refresher videos to remind you of the day
Recognised Sports First Aid Course For Your Club
This comprehensive one-day Sports First Aid course is ideal for everyone in your sporting community, including players, coaches, managers, parents, schools, and sports clubs. It's designed to provide all the essential first aid skills you'd expect, with a crucial focus on managing common sporting injuries and illnesses.
You'll learn vital techniques for handling soft tissue injuries, bleeds, fractures, head injuries, asthma, diabetes, and much more.
Crucially, this course is recognised by many sporting governing bodies, including UK Athletics, who specifically approve this course for their Category B coaches.
We're happy to tailor the course to your specific needs and sport-specific scenarios. We can travel to your club or training venue for on-site delivery, or you can join one of our convenient public courses. Just drop us an email for our latest availability.