Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership are delighted to run a first aid courses open only to sports clubs in Kilkenny!

The recognition, assessment, and immediate on-site management of sports injuries are crucial to facilitate rehabilitation and to minimise further risk of harm to the athlete. This course is designed for coaches, instructors, teachers, supervisors, sports assistants, and volunteers, teaches the medical assessment and management of a wide variety of sports injuries. Importantly, participants will also know how to recognise when professional medical referral is warranted.

Upon successful completion of the course participants are presented with an Sports First Aid Certificate which is valid for two years.

Included in the training are the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the action to take in the event of choking for children. During the resuscitation training we use a ratio of 1:1 (1 manikin for each participant) this gives you the maximum hands-on practical training and affords the best hygiene standards.

The course takes place from 9-4pm in Unit 9, Cillian Hill.

Only 2 volunteers per club is permitted. 

For more information please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie