This Sports-Specific First Aid Training course is designed for coaches, trainers, volunteers, and athletes. This is a 3 hour course.

In sport, emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Having trained staff and volunteers who can respond quickly, calmly, and confidently can make all the difference.

This training is designed around the realities of sporting environments, giving participants practical, relevant skills and the confidence to act when it matters most.

This is a 3 hour course and is very interactive and specific to sport clubs

The content of this course is;

· Course Objective setting

· Legal Requirements and Sport Specific First Aid

· SAMPLE Survey and assessment.

· Primary Survey (ABC) Adult, Child & Infant

· Secondary Survey

· CPR and AED review (Practical)

· Stroke Management

· Managing Bleeds, Burns and Fractures (Incl Dislocations)

· Bleed management including head, nose, tooth, and open wound.

· Breathing Difficulties

· Choking Adult/Child/Infant

· Concussion and Compression

· Medical Emergencies (Epi Pen, Seizure, Stroke, Faint, Diabetes, Shock) (Brief overview

Certification: Sports First Aid Certificate

Date/Time: Saturday 21st November 2026 at 9.30am to 12.30pm

Location: The Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway

Price: €40 per person

Max 15 attendees per instructor. (Participant age 16 years plus)

As tickets are limited, please only 1 ticket per club/organisation

For more information, please contact Galway Sports Partnership on galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie

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