Rugby First aid - further information

Emergency First Aid Rugby Union

Pre course information

It’s important to note that completion of all of the pre-course courses alone DOES NOT give you a Level 3 first aid qualification or entitle you to act as an Emergency First Aider. You must successfully complete the face to face Level 3 first aid award.

Dear Learner,

Re: Emergency First Aid in at Work (Level-3) Rugby Union course

at: Your Club (check your ticket for venue address)

on: The date the club has agreed with you (check your ticket for start time)

This is just a brief message to welcome you to the course and to say that I’m looking forward to working with you.

The full day course runs from 9.00 am to 5-00 pm, please arrive 15 minutes before to complete registration, for a 9.00 am prompt start.

The split evening course runs for 6-00 pm – 9-30 pm on both evenings. please arrive 15 minutes before to complete registration.

My name is Paul Blacker and I will be the Course Leader. My job will be to support you to develop your first aid knowledge and understanding during the course.

Completing the online modules below, will allow us to spend more time on the rugby specific injuries and practical skills, throughout the training.

1· Emergency First Aid in Rugby Union (CPD courses)

These modules are not intended to replace the First Aid course but once taken will support the skills you will learn.

Module 1 – primary survey, secondary survey, CPR, AED
https://rise.articulate.com/share/HP99KmMpQ0QdAoT2etJ2GaI2MOOnUuhw

Module 2 – Recovery position, nose bleeds, choking, burns / scalds
https://rise.articulate.com/share/4Nx_2WwMVIaLIdIOYn4l6eM-M4j190Lo

Module 3 – Bleeding, fractures, spinal injuries, log roll.
https://rise.articulate.com/share/Jaa7u0UTTDYqeXs4NO8YGswgOy9WZsaw

Module 4 – roles and responsibilities, dialing emergency services, injury reporting.

https://share.articulate.com/MnJ00FURWv_8bHpMsUGKC

Module 5 – MEAP, tours, resources,

https://share.articulate.com/wDUZwUyTLboiNxjZEKcdj#/

PLEASE NOTE: these modules are open access (no login to the GMS is required) and once completed they will not show up on the RFU GMS or their course finder.

2· Headcase concussion module (for first aiders)

(approx. 40 minutes to complete)

Open access course for first aiders:

https://share.articulate.com/1gcIdtlnGeyoI5yIcTM-w

Or through GMS:

https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

and select the Headcase concussion awareness training.

3. An introduction to safeguarding
(approx. 20 minutes to complete)

https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder

Ensure you are logged on to GMS, go to the course finder search for and purchase the courses, they’re free.

Once you’ve completed the purchase you’ll be sent a link to your email to follow to take the courses.

Once completed these courses will appear on your GMS account as completed learning.