First Aid
What is First Aid?
First aid is the provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury or illness, usually effected by a lay person, and performed within a limited skill range. First aid is normally performed until the injury or illness is satisfactorily dealt with (such as in the case of small cuts, minor bruises, and blisters) or until the next level of care, such as an ambulance or doctor, arrives.
The key guiding principles and purpose of first aid, is often given in the mnemonic "3 Ps". These three points govern all the actions undertaken by a first aider.
- Prevent further injury
- Preserve life
- Promote recovery
DLR Sports Partnership First Aid Course
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership runs Sports First Aid Courses to assist Sports Clubs in the county to provide a safe environment for those participating in sport.
On completion of this course, participants will be certified in emergency response training and be able to provide necessary first aid while awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. First Aid is an essential skill to have particularly when you are dealing with physical or sporting activities.
The course will cover the following areas in First Aid:
- Accident scene management
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Wounds and bleeding
- Head injuries and unconsciousness
- Fractures and injury to bones
- Burns, scalds and electric shock
Next First Aid Course:
Date: 13th November 2010
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Shankill Tennis Club, Shankill
To book a place please contact Ania Kustra in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01 271 95 02.
Defibrillator and Sports First Aid Refresher training
Course is suitable for those who have already completed Basic First Aid course and received their certificate which is valid for 2 years. It is essential that First Aiders receive regular refresher training in order to ensure their certificate is in date. This course will keep a current First Aid Certificate in-date.
In the first part of the training instructor will be refreshing Sports First Aid, in the second participants will be trained to a very high standard of C.P.R and be given various scenarios involving the use of the A.E.D with particular regard to safety.
Next Defibrillator and Sports First Aid Refresher training:
Date: 9th October 2010
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Shankill Tennis Club, Shankill
To book a place please contact Ania Kustra in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01 271 95 02.
