First Aid Training for Rugby

The RFU has joined forces with lifesaving specialists in the sports and leisure sectors (STA) and Mobilis Healthcare to launch a newly developed first aid qualification for rugby coaches and volunteers.

The RFU Sports First Aid Qualification is a six hour course, where candidates will learn how to deal with a range of first aid situations that occur within rugby. You will learn:

  • What to do in a emergency
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • First aid for a unconscious casualty
  • First aid for the wounded or bleeding
  • How to use first aid equipment
  • How to deal with concussion
  • How to deal with breaks and sprains
  • The employers risk assessment

The course includes continuous assessment of practical skills and a worksheet test of theoretical knowledge leading to the RFU Sports First Aid Appointed Person Award. The Award is fully recognised as a First Aid Appointed Person Qualification, is valid for three years and is easily revalidated.

Organised for the RFU by the STA the course can be easily arranged at a local venue during weekdays, evenings, or weekends.

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How to Book:

  1. Clubs or individuals can simply contact the STA Office, your local Rugby Development Officer (RDO) or Constituent Body Welfare Officer to request a course
  2. They will book your course and tutor for the venue and date you requested and we shall then send you a booking reference (Please allow a minimum of 28 days to book a course)
  3. Download and complete a registration form [right-click to save to your hard drive] with this reference and return with payment
  4. After successful completion of the course, award certificates will be dispatched to individuals by the STA.

Cost : Registration fees of £50 per person (payable to the STA) includes training manual, certificate, tutor and first aid training kit. There are a number of sponsored places available at half price courtesy of Mobilis Healthcare - the availability of these will be advised when booking the course.

Tutor:Student ratio : Maximum permitted 1:16, minimum of 1:10 permitted.

Tutors : There are 500 tutors nationwide, who are on the approved STA Tutors List. All tutors have undertaken STA approved training in order to professionally deliver first aid courses.

Got any questions? Email: rugby@sta.com, health@rfu.com or visit www.community-rugby.com

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