first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
first aid AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
Sport First Aid and AED Training
Practical first aid and AED training tailored for sports environments
1 day | Certified programme | In-person / On-site
Nationwide across Ireland
Course overview
The Sport First Aid & AED course is designed for sports clubs, coaches and volunteers who are responsible for player safety during training and competition. The course focuses on sport-specific injuries and medical emergencies, combining essential first aid skills with CPR and AED training. Participants learn how to assess injuries, make safe decisions under pressure, and manage both major and minor incidents in a sporting context. Training is practical, scenario-based and delivered by experienced instructors, with content tailored to pitch-side and sports-facility environments.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for:
- Sports club coaches and managers
- Team medics and volunteers
- Referees and officials
- Fitness instructors and trainers
- Community and school sports programmes
No previous first aid training is required.
Outstanding medical expertise, delivered in a clear and engaging way
There knowledge of the medical world is simply outstanding an breathtaking, but I was most impressed with the way they taught the class. It was a breath of fresh air. Anyone can spiel off PowerPoint but first aid coaching used there owns technique which was a lot more interesting and easier to take in. I can highly recommend first aid coaching.
What you will learn
Participants will develop practical competence in:
- Role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Scene assessment and emergency decision-making
- CPR and response to unconscious casualties, including seizures
- Management of major bleeding
- Recognition of major illness (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
- Anatomy and physiology relevant to sports injuries
- Management of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
- Management of head injuries
- Treatment of minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters)
- Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Training reflects realistic pitch-side and sports-facility scenarios.
Why choose First Aid Coaching
- Training tailored specifically for sports environments
- Experienced instructors with sports and emergency care expertise
- Practical, scenario-based learning
- Nationwide on-site delivery
- Accessible for coaches and volunteers
Certification and standards
On completion, participants receive a First Aid Coaching Sport First Aid & AED certificate, confirming competence in sports-related first aid and emergency response. This course supports club safety standards and complements wider health and safety and safeguarding practices.