Sports First Aid Level 3

Description

Sports First Aid level 3

Course Overview

In sport, injuries happen fast — and the first few minutes matter.

This one-day Sports First Aid Level 3 course is designed to give coaches, sports staff and volunteers the confidence and skills to respond effectively to injuries and medical emergencies on the pitch, court or training ground.

This course can be spread out over two sessions on different days/weeks if required. Or delivered on a Saturday or Sunday. (But not during the rugby season! Dave will be coaching)

The course combines essential first aid skills with sport-specific injury management, helping you deal with everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies in a practical, hands-on environment.

Why This Course Matters

Whether you’re running a grassroots football team, coaching rugby, or managing school sports, you are often the first person on scene when something goes wrong.

This course ensures you can:

• Act quickly and confidently under pressure
• Recognise serious injuries early
• Manage incidents safely until emergency services arrive
• Protect players, staff and your organisation

What You Will Learn

This course covers both core first aid and sport-specific scenarios:

Emergency Response Skills

• Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment
• Primary survey (DRCABCDE approach)
• Calling for help and managing the scene
• Managing an unresponsive casualty

Life-Saving Skills

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Choking management

Injury Management

• Bleeding control and wound care
• Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains, muscle injuries)
• Fractures and suspected spinal injuries
• Cuts, grazes and minor injuries

Sports-Specific Content

• Head injuries and concussion awareness
• Return-to-play considerations (basic awareness)
• Managing injuries during training and matches
• Pitch-side decision making

Medical Conditions

• Shock
• Seizures
• Asthma and breathing difficulties
• Other common conditions in sport

DAC Scenario-Based Training

This isn’t all a classroom-only course.

You’ll take part in realistic, practical scenarios designed to reflect what actually happens in sport, such as:

• Player collapse during a match
• Head injury following a tackle
• Severe bleeding on the pitch
• Unresponsive casualty during training

Our approach ensures you don’t just know what to do — you can actually do it when it matters.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for anyone involved in sport, including:

• Coaches and assistant coaches
• Sports club volunteers
• Rugby, football and grassroots teams
• PE teachers and school staff
• Team managers
• Parents supporting youth sport
• Colleges and sports organisations

No previous first aid experience is required.

Course Details

Why Train With DAC Education

• Scenario-based, hands-on training
• Delivered by experienced real-world instructors
• Trusted by organisations including large employers and training providers
• Nationwide delivery with flexible options
• Focus on confidence, not just compliance