Pitch Side and Medical Emergencies Online Foundation Course (reworked copy)

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This online course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of pitch-side trauma management and pre-hospital emergency care. It is aimed at healthcare professionals who are interested in managing medical emergencies in sports settings. It acts as a preparatory learning resource for any pitch-side trauma management and medical emergencies workshop or qualification.

16sections

63lessons

30videos

11quizzes

100%pass mark for section quizzes

80%pass mark for the final exam

Who this course is for

Healthcare professionals interested in emergency pitch-side trauma care, especially those planning to attend Workshop 1: Medical Emergencies (Sports Promote).

Course aim

To help learners recognise, diagnose and manage limb-threatening and life-threatening injuries and illnesses in sport, improving casualty survival and recovery.

How the course works

PartWhat it is Course typeOnline modular course. It serves as a learning resource, not a standalone qualification. Learning materialsStructured modules with written lessons and videos. QuizzesInteractive quizzes through the course. A 100% pass mark is required. Final assessmentA final true/false exam. An 80% pass mark is required.

What to do to complete the course

1. Complete all learning materials and quizzes (100% pass mark required).
2. Pass the final true/false exam (80% pass mark required).

What the course covers

SectionLessonsVideosQuizzesCourse Disclaimer1Section 1 - Principles of Pre-Hospital Care3Section 2 - Medical Emergency Action Plan (MEAP)21Section 3 - Scene Assessment and Approaching an Injured Player521Section 4 - Primary Survey1Section 5 - Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation421Section 6 - Airway Management1081Section 7 - Breathing Assessment1061Section 8 - Serious Chest Conditions11Section 9 - Circulation Assessment321Section 10 - Dysfunction Assessment52Section 11 - Other Injuries/Conditions to Consider51Section 12 - Expose/Examine/Environment/Extrication843Section 13 - A to E Assessment Review111Section 14 - Secondary Survey4Section 15 - Final Quiz2

Important

This course is not a standalone qualification. Completion of this course does not grant a licence to practise. To work within your professional capacity, you must adhere to the scope of practice defined by your profession, the relevant sports federation, and the laws and regulations of the country in which you practise.

Disclaimer: This course is informational only. It does not replace formal training, and the authors, editors and Physiodemy are not liable for the misuse of content or outcomes related to its application.

Always refer to updated guidelines from resus.org.uk and hse.gov.uk/firstaid for current best practices.

Support

For queries or technical issues, contact [email protected].