SCRUMCAPS First Aid: Level 1

Scottish Rugby has launched a new SCRUMCAPS First Aid Level 1 course which will replace the old World Rugby: First Aid in Rugby Level 1 (FAIR) course.

Such bystanders may be parents, club officials, coaches, referees or even other players. The SCRUMCAPS First Aid Level 1 aims to equip with some of the basic skills you may need if you ever found yourself in such a situation.

Course Content

On successful completion of the course, a pitch side responder will be able to:

• Plan and risk assess for potential emergency situations at sports grounds
• Appreciate safety hazards for a first aider
• Protect the neck and perform an assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
• Recognise the difficulties in telling major and minor injury apart in the early stages – particularly head injuries
• Recognise cardiac arrest and perform effective basic life support and safe defibrillation
• Initially manage a potentially spinally injured player safely in an emergency situation
• Understand the role of the first aider in the chain of survival
• Manage common limb injuries including sprains, strains and fractures
• Activate appropriate help

Course Outline

This course is delivered by Scottish Rugby Medical Educators* and will last approximately 6 hours.

*Healthcare professional or other persons who hold a relevant immediate care qualification and have pitch side experience and have completed a Medical Educators course.

Assessment

Completion of online pre-requisites and full attendance required. This course is competence based and involves on-course appraisal. It involves both classroom and outdoor practical activities, attendees will be expected to participate fully in all sessions.

Payment

Scottish Rugby is able to subsidise the course cost for those working within our member and associate clubs and schools to grow the game at a price of £50.

Entry Requirements and Prerequisites

Candidates are required to be 14 years of age or over before they can be registered for qualification. They must also provide evidence of having completed the following:

• First Aid in Rugby: World Rugby Educational Resource
• Concussion Management for Scottish Rugby
• First Responder Course

Course Dates & Times