First Aid Certification

Our First Aid course follows the HSE guidelines (Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work) and has been tailored to meet the needs of any therapist.  It is the minimum required for professional membership of the Sports Massage Association and the ISRM.  This training is suitable for students with no previous First Aid knowledge, as well as those needing to renew a First Aid qualification.

On successful completion of this one day course the student will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

First Aid Certification

• Aims and legal responsibilities

• First Aid planning and your First Aid kit

• Assessment of the unconscious or non-breathing casualty

• CPR and the treatment of head and spinal injuries

• Immediate management of:

  • Seizures

  • Bleeding and shock

  • Fainting

The course will be mainly practical so that students get first-hand experience of dealing with simulated injuries in a safe environment.

Entry Requirements:

This course has been tailored to meet the needs of any therapist. No previous First Aid experience is required.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to gain a First Aid qualification, but is an ideal follow-on course for students who have completed the BTEC Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy or for any therapist or sports coach.

The course is mainly practical so that students get first-hand experience of dealing with simulated injuries in a safe environment.