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Learn the essentials of First Aid for rugby clubs and be prepared to respond confidently to injuries and emergencies both on and off the pitch.

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The Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 for Rugby Clubs (VTQ)™ – Classroom Blended Part 2 course is the practical, classroom-based element of our blended Emergency First Aid at Work training, specifically tailored for those involved in the rugby community.

Important: Before attending this Classroom Blended Part 2 course, learners must successfully complete Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 for Rugby Clubs (VTQ)™ – Online Blended Part 1. Both parts must be successfully completed to achieve the full qualification.

The course has been designed to meet current HSE requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work training while incorporating first aid scenarios and considerations relevant to rugby. The blended approach allows learners to develop their underpinning knowledge online before attending the classroom session, where they can put that knowledge into practice and demonstrate the required practical first aid skills.

The training is suitable for a wide range of people within the rugby community, including coaches, players, club staff, volunteers and others involved in the sport. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to common first aid emergencies and injuries that may occur both on and off the pitch.

During Classroom Blended Part 2, learners will take part in practical training and assessment, reinforcing the knowledge gained during Online Blended Part 1 and applying it to realistic first aid situations.

On successful completion of both the online and classroom elements, learners will receive certification valid for three years. To maintain their qualification, learners will need to complete appropriate Emergency First Aid at Work requalification training before their certificate expires.

First aid skills are valuable not only within a rugby environment but also in everyday life. By combining flexible online learning with practical classroom training, this course provides rugby clubs and their members with the skills and confidence to respond when someone needs help.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Players
  • Coaches
  • Suppoters
  • Background staff
  • Anyone interested in learning life-saving skills

This course comes with 4.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
  • 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

8. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • 8.1 Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 8.2 Identify how to administer first aid for fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
  • 8.3 Demonstrate how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

9. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  • 9.1 Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury
  • 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
  • 9.3 Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

10. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  • 10.1 Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving: Dust/embedded objects
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