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Activity First Aid

Duration

2-day course

Qualification

Regulated

Certificate

Valid 3 years

First Aid Training

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Activity First Aid course is specifically designed for people involved in sports, leisure, recreation and activity-based environments. It covers Basic Life Support alongside a wide range of injuries and conditions commonly associated with physical activity and outdoor settings.


This comprehensive qualification is suitable for those working with sports clubs, activity groups, voluntary organisations and community settings. Training is delivered on-site across Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

During the Activity First Aid course, learners will cover a broad range of first aid skills, including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Resuscitation

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Choking

  • Angina and heart attacks

  • Seizures

  • Minor injuries

  • Basic hygiene in first aid

  • Bleeding control

  • Shock

  • Fractures

  • Head injuries

  • Asthma

  • Drowning injuries

  • Diabetes

  • Burns

  • Electrical injuries

  • Spinal injuries

  • Heat and cold injuries

Training focuses on practical skills and confident decision-making in activity-based environments.

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: 2 days


Delivery: On-site at your workplace or chosen venue


Maximum learners: 12


Minimum age: 14
(Learners cannot assume responsibility in the workplace until age 16; suitability is the employer’s responsibility)


Who it’s suitable for:

  • Sports clubs and coaches

  • Activity leaders

  • Outdoor and leisure organisations

  • Voluntary and community groups


Certification: FAA Level 3


Framework: RQF Level 3 / SCQF Level 6


Validity: 3 years


Compliance: Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

This regulated qualification is awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA) and is recognised by Ofqual and SQA. Training is delivered by a qualified nurse and experienced first aid trainer, ensuring learners receive accurate, practical and up-to-date instruction.


The course provides the competence required to respond effectively to first aid incidents in sports, leisure and activity-based environments.

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