It is essential that the coach knows exactly how to react to and handle certain situations that arise. This will not only aid to preventing further pain, discomfort or injury but may also contribute towards saving a life.This section is specially designed to instruct individuals how to carry out basic first aid and act in times of an emergency.

Emergency Flow Chart : A step-by-step guide providing information regarding how to act and what to do when an emergency occurs. View Flow Chart*

Recovery Position : This is the position all unconscious, but breathing, individuals should be placed in while awaiting further medical assistance. Read more

Resuscitation : Occurs when the injured party is not breathing and it is required that the first aider breathes for them, either through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose. Read more

Dealing With... : There are some scenarios that occur more frequently within a football environment than others, and for this reason the most common 10 have been identified, and a detailed walk through of how to handle each situation provided. Read More

Injury Recognition : As a coach you should be fully aware of how to diagnose the severity of an injury so that you are in the best position to inform the player on what they are allowed and required to do. This article provides information on how to assess how serious an injury is so that players do not continue and put themselves at further risk. Read More

Note:
This section should be used in conjunction with a fully up-to-date first aid qualification, not as a replacement for it, and is therefore supplied for reference and not as medical advice. 

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