Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership is running a Sports First Aid Course to assist Sports Clubs in the county to provide a safe environment for those participating in sport.This full day course takes place from 9.00am - 16.00pm in Fitzpatrick's Castle, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co Dublin on Saturday 21st August 2021.

On completion of this course, participants will be certified in emergency response training and be able to provide necessary first aid while awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. First Aid is an essential skill to have particularly when you are dealing with physical or sporting activities.The course will cover the following areas in Sports First Aid:

• Accident scene management
• Patient assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Wounds and bleeding
• Head injuries and unconsciousness
• Fractures and injury to bones
• Burns, scalds and electric shock

VENUS INFORMATION

This course takes place in Fitzpatrick's Castle from 9.00am to 16.00pm on Saturday 16th October 2021. Please arrive at 8.50am. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for the mid morning break but participants will be expected to bring their own packed lunch or can avail of the hotels onsite dining facilities.