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SYFA First Aid Training
This course is specially tailored to First Aid practices as approved by the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA).
Who is this course for
Our course is designed for all individuals who are or wish to become coaches, managers, volunteers etc. at non-professional junior’s football club.
What you should expect from this course
This qualification will be delivered by experienced and engaging trainers During the course: learners will actively engage with trainers, receive guidance and feedback, and have the opportunity to discuss course material with real-world football applications. The course will focus on increasing or refreshing your understanding the actions required of you surrounding First Aid to Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) standards.
This knowledge will give you a thorough understanding of your role as a First Aider and ways to respond to specific injuries, thus giving you confidence to act in an emergency.
If the course is taken as theory and practical, learners will also gain that confidence by having practical experience using the techniques learned throughout the theory element of the course.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training course you will understand:
– The role of the first aider
– Legislation and Responsibilities
– First aid at sporting events
– The first aid room and kit
– Incident assessment including sending for help and personal safety
– Basic life support (as per latest European Resuscitation Council guidelines) including use of AED + practical session + examination
– Management of the unconscious casualty
– Recovery position + practical session
– Action for vomiting, choking and suspected heart attack
– Injuries to the head including facial injuries
– Scottish guidelines for management of concussion
– Spinal injury
– Injuries to the limbs – soft tissue and suspected fracture / practical session / examination
– Bleeding injuries including management of shock
– Management of wounds and burns
– Medical conditions in sport including asthma, diabetes, seizures, angina/heart attack, stroke and environmental problems including heat and cold
Expected time dedication
1 full day (7 hours).
Assessment method
Knowledge will be tested throughout course and there will be a multiple choice exam at the end.
Practical element is assessed through the trainer’s observations.
entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course other than a good grasp of the English language and a willingness to learn about First Aid.
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This course is made for the likes of managers, coaches and volunteers etc. who are involved with youth football clubs.
The aim of this course is to provide you with a strong understanding what the role of a SYFA First Aider involves: upon completion of this course learners will be administer First Aid to children playing football, and knowing how to lead in an emergency.
The course is delivered in a flexible format – in a classroom, or on-site at your location – this concise program empowers trainee to think and act confidently in an emergency. This combines theory and practical.
This is a one day course (7 hours)
The role of the first aider
Legislation and Responsibilities
First aid at sporting events
The first aid room and kit
Incident assessment including sending for help and personal safety
Basic life support (as per latest European Resuscitation Council guidelines) including use of AED +
practical session + examination
Management of the unconscious casualty
Recovery position + practical session
Action for vomiting, choking and suspected heart attack
Injuries to the head including facial injuries
Scottish guidelines for management of concussion
Spinal injury
Injuries to the limbs – soft tissue and suspected fracture / practical session / examination
Our SYFA endorsed training will be delivered by experienced trainers through an engaging face-to-
face format. During the course, learners will actively engage with trainers, receive guidance and
feedback, and have the opportunity to discuss course material and relate it directly to football. The course will focus on increasing or refreshing your understanding of the First Aid actions required of you.
This course is taken as theory and practical,: learners will gain the confidence by having practical experience using the techniques learned throughout the theory element of the course.
This course has already been customised to SYFA standards.
Yes, knowledge will be tested throughout course (both theory and practical) and there will be a
multiple choice exam at the end.
Upon completion the learner will receive a 2020 Safety Training Certificate in SYFA approved First Aid.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course other than a good grasp of the English
language and a willingness to learn about First Aid.
You can register for the course directly on this website selecting the course date, and purchasing at checkout. For course bookings at your location, please contact our team using the Contact Us form.
There is no mandatory renewal period for this particular First Aid course. However, it is recommended to stay updated with the latest practices on an annual basis.
No. This is below the Ofqual qualifications framework level, therefore this is not eligible for ELCAS funding.