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 - sbaxter@liveactive.co.uk

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