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Football First Aid Training (Level 5)
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Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
4.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
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Overview

★★★ 1,500+ 5-Star Reviews from Coaches, Trainers & Athletes! ★★★
Join thousands of coaches, trainers, athletes, and healthcare professionals who trust Training Excellence for career-enhancing education in sports safety, emergency response, and wellbeing.

Training Excellence – 3-in-1 Course Bundle
Introduction to First Aid in Football + Sports First Aid Training + Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

Courses Included in This Bundle:

  1. Football First Aid Training – Level 5 (Core Course)

  2. Sports First Aid Training (Bonus Course)

  3. Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing (Bonus Course)

What’s Included

  • FREE Certificate

  • Unlimited exam retakes – no extra cost

  • Downloadable toolkits and injury response guides

  • Trustpilot Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.7/5)

Learning Features

  • 100% Online – Study anytime, anywhere, on any device

  • Real-life football and sports-specific scenarios

  • Voice-narrated modules for easy learning

  • Immediate certificate upon successful completion

  • Learn at your own pace with lifetime access

Why Football First Aid Matters

Football is a high-contact, fast-paced sport where injuries can happen at any time. From muscle strains and joint injuries to serious medical emergencies like cardiac arrest or head trauma, having the right first aid skills is essential for anyone involved in the game.

The Introduction to First Aid in Football course is designed for coaches, players, referees, physiotherapists, medical staff, and anyone involved in football who may be required to provide immediate assistance in medical emergencies. With football being a high-intensity sport, injuries and medical incidents can occur suddenly, making first aid knowledge essential for safeguarding player health and well-being.

This course provides a structured foundation in football-specific first aid, covering life-threatening emergencies, head and concussion management, musculoskeletal injuries, and environmental incidents that may occur during training sessions or matches. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in recognising, assessing, and managing medical conditions on and off the pitch.

The programme also highlights the importance of effective emergency action planning (EAP), teamwork under the Laws of the Game, ethical considerations, and post-incident care. By integrating best-practice guidelines from the FA, UEFA, and global medical standards, this course ensures learners are well-prepared to respond quickly, safely, and confidently to football-related medical incidents.

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What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the responsibilities of a football first aider, including ethical and cultural considerations

  • Develop and implement a football-specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

  • Perform structured primary surveys using the A–E approach

  • Identify and manage life-threatening conditions: cardiac arrest, choking, respiratory issues

  • Recognise concussion and use assessment tools like SCAT5

  • Apply safe return-to-play guidelines in line with FA best practice

  • Manage head trauma, spinal injuries, and unconscious players

  • Treat common football injuries: fractures, sprains, dislocations, open wounds

  • Use injury management protocols such as RICE, PEACE, and LOVE

  • Prepare for environmental emergencies including heat illness, asthma, dehydration, and allergic reactions

Student Testimonials

★★★“This course helped me make fast, informed decisions when one of my players collapsed during a game.” – James W., Football Coach

★★★“Clear, practical, and tailored to football. Excellent for grassroots and academy-level coaches.” – Emily R., Youth Physio

★★★“The mental health content was just as important as the physical first aid. Highly recommend.” – Tariq A., Assistant Manager

Why Choose Training Excellence?

  • Recognised and trusted by clubs, fitness centers, and healthcare providers

  • Expert-designed content from medical professionals and mental health specialists

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Enrol in the Football First Aid Training – Level 5 bundle today with Training Excellence

Gain essential Knowledges in football first aid, sports emergency care, and athlete wellbeing – and make safety your top priority on and off the pitch.

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Curriculum

3
sections
61
lectures
4h 31m
total

    • 1: Section Overview of Foundations of First Aid in Football 02:42
    • 2: Role and Responsibilities of the First Aider in Football 03:48
    • 3: Emergency Action Planning (EAP) for Football 03:38
    • 4: Secure Your Certificate Early 01:00
    • 5: Recognising Illness and Injury in Footballers 03:32
    • 6: Dispelling Common Myths in Football First Aid 03:32
    • 7: Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Football Medicine 03:26
    • 8: First Aid Kits and Equipment for Football Settings 03:22
    • 9: Highlights of Foundations of First Aid in Football 01:20
    • 10: Section Overview of Life-Threatening Emergencies 02:05
    • 11: Primary Survey: The A–E Approach 05:39
    • 12: Airway Management (Jaw Thrust and Manual Stabilisation in Contact Sports) 04:03
    • 13: CPR and AED Use (COVID-19 Safe Protocols) 04:34
    • 14: Recognition and Management of Cardiac Arrest in Football 03:44
    • 15: Choking and Respiratory Distress Management 03:37
    • 16: Signs and Symptoms of Life-Threatening Conditions 04:01
    • 17: Highlights of Life-Threatening Emergencies 01:17
    • 18: Section Overview of Head and Concussion Management 02:02
    • 19: Concussion Recognition and Assessment (SCAT5, FA Guidelines) 03:46
    • 20: Severe Head Trauma and Suspected Cervical Spine Injury 04:26
    • 21: Graduated Return-to-Play Protocol (FA/UEFA) 05:23
    • 22: Second Impact Syndrome Awareness 03:36
    • 23: Post-Concussion Care and Communication 04:16
    • 24: Education and Prevention in Football 04:01
    • 25: Highlights of Head and Concussion Management 01:16
    • 26: Section Overview of Trauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries 02:01
    • 27: Fractures, Dislocations and Spinal Injuries 04:43
    • 28: Sprains, Strains and Muscle Tears 04:26
    • 29: Groin and Hamstring Injuries in Footballers 03:54
    • 30: Contusions, Bleeding and Open Wounds 03:27
    • 31: Shoulder, Knee and Ankle Trauma in Football 04:12
    • 32: Burns, Blisters and Skin Injuries (Including Artificial Turf Injuries) 04:24
    • 33: Highlights of Trauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries 01:17
    • 34: Section Overview of First Aid Protocols for Football Injuries 01:48
    • 35: Understanding RICE Protocol 03:22
    • 36: Limitations of RICE 03:00
    • 37: Introducing PEACE and LOVE 03:48
    • 38: On-the-Pitch Steps to Execute Protocols 03:34
    • 39: Post-Match and Rehabilitation Care 03:23
    • 40: Key Guidelines for Coaches and First Aiders 03:33
    • 41: Highlights of First Aid Protocols for Football Injuries 01:12
    • 42: Section Overview of Environmental and Situational Emergencies 01:46
    • 43: Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke) 03:28
    • 44: Hypothermia and Cold-Weather Injuries 03:24
    • 45: Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalances 03:32
    • 46: Asthma and Breathing Difficulties in Football 04:17
    • 47: Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis 04:47
    • 48: Crowd and Situational Emergencies 05:00
    • 49: Highlights of Environmental and Situational Emergencies 01:14
    • 50: Section Overview of Football-Specific First Aid Skills and Preparedness 01:44
    • 51: Pitch-Side Medical Setup and Teamwork 05:24
    • 52: Injury Assessment Under the Laws of the Game 05:29
    • 53: Psychological First Aid for Footballers 05:16
    • 54: Post-Incident Reporting and Documentation 04:40
    • 55: Return-to-Training and Match-Fitness Assessments 05:25
    • 56: Ongoing Education and Simulation Drills in Football 05:13
    • 57: Highlights of Football-Specific First Aid Skills and Preparedness 01:11
    • 58: Self Assessment 04:00
    • 59: Congratulations on Course Completion 01:00

    • 60: Sports First Aid Training 30:00

    • 61: Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing 38:00

Description

Course 1: Introduction to First Aid in Football

Section 1: Foundations of First Aid in Football

  • Section Overview of Foundations of First Aid in Football
  • Lecture 1: Role and Responsibilities of the First Aider in Football
  • Lecture 2: Emergency Action Planning (EAP) for Football
  • Lecture 3: Recognising Illness and Injury in Footballers
  • Lecture 4: Dispelling Common Myths in Football First Aid
  • Lecture 5: Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Football Medicine
  • Lecture 6: First Aid Kits and Equipment for Football Settings
  • Highlights of Foundations of First Aid in Football

Section 2: Life-Threatening Emergencies

  • Section Overview of Life-Threatening Emergencies
  • Lecture 7: Primary Survey: The A–E Approach
  • Lecture 8: Airway Management (Jaw Thrust and Manual Stabilisation in Contact Sports)
  • Lecture 9: CPR and AED Use (COVID-19 Safe Protocols)
  • Lecture 10: Recognition and Management of Cardiac Arrest in Football
  • Lecture 11: Choking and Respiratory Distress Management
  • Lecture 12: Signs and Symptoms of Life-Threatening Conditions
  • Highlights of Life-Threatening Emergencies

Section 3: Head and Concussion Management

  • Section Overview of Head and Concussion Management
  • Lecture 13: Concussion Recognition and Assessment (SCAT5, FA Guidelines)
  • Lecture 14: Severe Head Trauma and Suspected Cervical Spine Injury
  • Lecture 15: Graduated Return-to-Play Protocol (FA/UEFA)
  • Lecture 16: Second Impact Syndrome Awareness
  • Lecture 17: Post-Concussion Care and Communication
  • Lecture 18: Education and Prevention in Football
  • Highlights of Head and Concussion Management

Section 4: Trauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Section Overview of Trauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Lecture 19: Fractures, Dislocations and Spinal Injuries
  • Lecture 20: Sprains, Strains and Muscle Tears
  • Lecture 21: Groin and Hamstring Injuries in Footballers
  • Lecture 22: Contusions, Bleeding and Open Wounds
  • Lecture 23: Shoulder, Knee and Ankle Trauma in Football
  • Lecture 24: Burns, Blisters and Skin Injuries (Including Artificial Turf Injuries)
  • Highlights of Trauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries

Section 5: First Aid Protocols for Football Injuries

  • Section Overview of First Aid Protocols for Football Injuries
  • Lecture 25: Understanding RICE Protocol
  • Lecture 26: Limitations of RICE
  • Lecture 27: Introducing PEACE and LOVE
  • Lecture 28: On-the-Pitch Steps to Execute Protocols
  • Lecture 29: Post-Match and Rehabilitation Care
  • Lecture 30: Key Guidelines for Coaches and First Aiders
  • Highlights of First Aid Protocols for Football Injuries

Section 6: Environmental and Situational Emergencies

  • Section Overview of Environmental and Situational Emergencies
  • Lecture 31: Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke)
  • Lecture 32: Hypothermia and Cold-Weather Injuries
  • Lecture 33: Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalances
  • Lecture 34: Asthma and Breathing Difficulties in Football
  • Lecture 35: Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
  • Lecture 36: Crowd and Situational Emergencies
  • Highlights of Environmental and Situational Emergencies

Section 7: Football-Specific First Aid Skills and Preparedness

  • Section Overview of Football-Specific First Aid Skills and Preparedness
  • Lecture 37: Pitch-Side Medical Setup and Teamwork
  • Lecture 38: Injury Assessment Under the Laws of the Game
  • Lecture 39: Psychological First Aid for Footballers
  • Lecture 40: Post-Incident Reporting and Documentation
  • Lecture 41: Return-to-Training and Match-Fitness Assessments
  • Lecture 42: Ongoing Education and Simulation Drills in Football
  • Highlights of Football-Specific First Aid Skills and Preparedness

Course 2: Sports First Aid Training

Course 3: Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone involved in football or sports-related environments who may be responsible for responding to injuries or medical emergencies. It is especially valuable for:

  • Football Coaches and Assistant Coaches

  • Team Managers and Club Officials

  • Players (Amateur to Professional)

  • Referees and Match Officials

  • Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists

  • Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers

  • PE Teachers and Sports Educators

  • Parents or Guardians of Youth Players

  • First Aiders and Volunteers at Football Events

  • Healthcare Professionals entering the sports sector

Whether you're working at grassroots level, in schools, academies, or professional clubs, this course equips you with essential knowledge and practical skills to ensure player safety and wellbeing on and off the pitch.

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course — it’s open to anyone with a passion for protecting children and promoting their wellbeing.

Career path

Job position for this course in the UK:

  • Football Coach

  • Pitch-Side First Aider

  • Club Welfare Officer / Safeguarding Officer

  • Team Medic

  • PE Teacher with Football Responsibility

  • Sports Centre Duty Officer

  • University or College Football Team Support Staff

  • Football Volunteer Coordinator

  • School Sports Club First Aider

  • Football Academy Physiotherapy Assistant

  • Event Safety Officer

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