Emergency First Aid Rugby Union
Our one-day emergency first aid course has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond competently in emergency situations. Its based arround scanrios from within the game of Rugby, so pitch, pitch side and bar related situation.
By completing our regulated level 3 qualification, you can comply with first aid standards set by the RFU, and requirements set by the HSE for emergency first aiders in your workplace.
Our main objective is to provide comprehensive training and support, enabling you to offer essential assistance to players, match official, or hte supporting members of the public.
Together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
Attending this course will give you the confidence and expertise to provide vital first aid support, making you an extremely valuable asset to your rugby club.
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From £55 per person
Contact us below to organise a course for you !
What will I learn?
In this interactive 1-day practical course, you will learn:
- The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- First aid in my Rugby Club
- How to assess an incident
- The recovery position
- Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness
- CPR and the use of an AED
- Anaphylaxis and auto-injectors
- Providing first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Managing life-threatening bleeding and shock
- Spinal injuries
- Fractures
- London venue
Guy’s Campus, Shepherds House, Collingwood Street, London, SE1 1UL
- Kent venue
Mercure Hotel, A20 West Kingsdown DA3 8PE

Dave Bebb
As an experienced, qualified trainer, I was with the Metropolitan Police Service for 30 years before leaving it in June 2013. Whilst my training experience is wide and varied, I have specialised in two areas that I have a real passion and aptitude for training and. Read more…
Paul Blacker
Paul has wored within healthcare for over 30 yers,adn provided pitch side cover to his local club for over 15 yeras. He is a senior first aid instructor for the Rugby Football Union, (RFU) Read more ….
Can I attend?
- This award is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace.
- It meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in organisations that have identified staff needing training to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
- You don’t need formal qualifications to join the course, but you should be able to read and write English at a basic level.
- You must be over 14 years old.
- The award is fully recognised nationally and is valid for 8 UCAS tariff points.
Is there a test ?
This qualification is assessed through the following two methods:
- Practical assessment – You must demonstrate the practical first aid skills, including CPR, Recovery Position, etc.
- Theory assessment – You must answer 15 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 75%, which is 11 out of 15.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive a Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) upon successfully completing the course.
This award is fully recognised nationally within the UK by all regulators, professional associations, and insurance companies.
We will send you a hard copy by post, along with an e-certificate electronically for your records.
CPDG Limited is an approved center for Highfield Qualifications. All of our courses are externally quality assured by Highfield Qualifications.

How long does it take ?
The course is usually delivered over 1 full face to face training day, or over 2 evenings.
The total qualification time is 7 hours.
Other info
- Then qualification is a level 3 qualification, recognised by all employees, and professional bodies.
- Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
- Please bring a pen or pencil; all other materials, including full-colour course notes and training equipment, will be supplied.
- All participants must be ready to give and receive simulated first aid during the training.
- If you are fasting for religious or other reasons, you must inform the tutor before the course begins.
- Free downloadable first aid resources are available HERE.
- The qualification is valid for 3 years.