Rugby First aid - further information

Emergency First Aid at Work - with a focus on 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

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.

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

The RFU now (August 2026) have an online platform called England Rugby Learning, https://englandrugbylearning.csod.com/LMS/catalog/Welcome.aspx?tab_page_id=-67&tab_id=-1.

This is now where you will need to undertake your Headcase, Introduction to safegaurding courses, and the First aid 5 x CPD modules.

Once you are logged on the courses will also be added to your GMS profile, you will need to have undertaken these in your new role as a first aider at your club.

1· Emergency First Aid in Rugby Union (CPD courses)
You will need to have the Active First Aider Badge https://englandrugbylearning.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/978a16bc-912a-4647-9d8d-65a0a6234d4f?isOnePlayer=true.
Its made of 5 modules and 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/shareHP99KmMpQ0QdAoT2etJ2GaI2MOOnUuhw

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 should be taken with you logged on to the GMS system so it records your learning

2· Headcase concussion module (for first aiders)

(approx. 40 minutes to complete)

https://englandrugbylearning.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/course/9e10fe63-622d-4c31-8229-6b88c890b889https://share.articulate.com/1gcIdtlnGeyoI5yIcTM-w

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