Lesson 1

First Aid for Sport

No matter which sport you play, St John has a 15-min first Aid Guide that will help you deal with sprains and strains, fractures and injuries requiring bandages, and the important DRSABCD action plan.

Designed for sportspeople and coaches to learn the basics of first aid for common sporting injuries.

This course will cover:

  • The St John DRSABCD action plan – learn how to tell if someone has any life-threatening conditions before commencing first aid treatment.
  • Sprains and strains – learn how to identify the severity of a sprain or strain and apply the RICE management plan.
  • Fractures and bandages – learn proper bandaging techniques for different injuries and how to tell if someone has a fracture or broken bone.