First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches Online Training
- Mar 29, 2022
First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches Online Training
Sports injuries can occur at any time and being prepared not only to help the injured player but control the crowd can help keep the victim at ease and ensure they get the help they need in a timely manner.
Common Sport Injuries
Sports injuries are common and often caused by overuse or direct impact. The most common sports injuries are sprains, bruises, abrasions, concussions, and dehydration. In some instances, emergency situations may occur such as prolonged loss of consciousness, neck or spine injuries, or eye injuries. When an injury occurs it is common for the crowd to want to help and depending on the situation that help may be necessary.
Controlling the Crowd in an Emergency
If a crowd begins to form around an injured player, it is important to keep them far enough away to not distract from the help that needs to be given. It is recommended to only keep the athlete’s parents, an athletic trainer, and yourself nearby to help. This allows everyone to be heard and perform the necessary responsibilities to help the injured player.
How to Help in an Emergency at a Sporting Event
An injury can occur at any time and as a coach, it is recommended to travel with a portable AED package so you are prepared to help in any situation. Portable AED package options are the HeartSine Samaritan Portable AED Package and the ZOLL AED Plus Portable AED Package.
Sports injuries can occur at any time and being prepared not only to help the injured player but control the crowd can help keep the victim at ease and ensure they get the help they need in a timely manner.
Common Sport Injuries
Sports injuries are common and often caused by overuse or direct impact. The most common sports injuries are sprains, bruises, abrasions, concussions, and dehydration. In some instances, emergency situations may occur such as prolonged loss of consciousness, neck or spine injuries, or eye injuries. When an injury occurs it is common for the crowd to want to help and depending on the situation that help may be necessary.
Controlling the Crowd in an Emergency
If a crowd begins to form around an injured player, it is important to keep them far enough away to not distract from the help that needs to be given. It is recommended to only keep the athlete’s parents, an athletic trainer, and yourself nearby to help. This allows everyone to be heard and perform the necessary responsibilities to help the injured player.
How to Help in an Emergency at a Sporting Event
An injury can occur at any time and as a coach, it is recommended to travel with a portable AED package so you are prepared to help in any situation. Portable AED package options are the HeartSine Samaritan Portable AED Package and the Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Portable AED Package.
All portable AED packages include:
- 1 AED
- 1 Set of Adult Pads
- 1 Set of Child Pads
- AED Carry Case
- AED Backpack
- CPR Response Kit
Although you may travel with an AED package it is important you know how to use the contents inside. Cardio Partners offers a First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches online training class ideal for coaches, referees, players and sports volunteers. Developed by the American Red Cross, this online learning course teaches first aid and best practices for common first aid situations.
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