When athletes become ill or injured during practice or competition, you need to know how to respond. Whether on the court, on the field, at the pool, or in the gym, you must be prepared to handle the common injuries and illnesses likely encountered during sport. AR First Aid In Sport (FIS) teaches you how to administer basic first aid to sick and injured athletes as well as ways to prevent illnesses and injuries from occurring.

Course Length:

Total 12hrs (4.5hrs on-line / self-study, 7.5 hours classroom)

Course Content:

This course consists of two parts:

Part 1: on-line/self-study (4.5hrs)

1. On-line WR First Aid in Rugby theory and self-check test

2. On-line WR Concussion modules and self-check test

Please go to the WR Player Welfare website, medical training page;

You need to complete the modules on First Aid in Rugby and Concussion Management.

Before you can do so, you will need to register for a ‘WR Passport’ to access the learning modules. This simply requires your email address and password. See separate sheet for on-line user-guide.

Once registered, you will be able to access the learning modules which contain an on-line textbook and end of chapter quizzes. You can complete the quizzes in one session or several sessions, your progress will be recorded and saved after each session. Upon completion of all modules, you will be able to access the on-line course completion certificate which can be saved as a PDF file and then printed or forwarded by email.

Please send a copy of your on-line completion certificate(s) to [email protected] at least 24hrs prior to course commencement.

(IMPORTANT: If the pre-learning is not fulfilled, the participant may not be accepted for the full day practical classroom session.)

Part 2 One-day practical classroom session (7.5 hours)

1. Initial Assessment SABCDE 

2. Airway & Breathing 

3. Circulation, Bleeding & Shock 

4. Head Injury & Concussion 

5. Spinal Injury 6. CPR & AED, Choking 

7. Head injuries and Concussion 

8. Limb Injury 

9. Medical Problems 

10. Skill Drills 

11. Emergency Action Plan & Injury Reports

Course Size:

Maximum 20 participants

Assessment:

Multi-choice questions on-line / Skills Assessment in classroom

Accreditation:

WR First Aid in Rugby Certificate for on-line modules and Asia Rugby First Aid in Sports Certificate for successful course completion

Certificate valid for:

2 years

Club Accreditation Requirements:

• Senior and Youth - 2 x Player Welfare and 2 x Safeguarding Representatives and provide a qualified first aider for each game. "It is the responsibility of the club to ensure that the qualifications of the first aider are current."

• Mini  - 2 x Player Welfare and 2 x Safeguarding representatives and when Hosting Tournaments, "In conjunction with the HKCR, provide adequate first aid cover depending on the size of the tournament."

To assist Clubs with this requirement, TWO free places will be offered to each club section; Senior, Youth, Mini, on a first come first served basis.

Materials:

On-line pre-learning textbook

Prerequisites:

Must be 14 years old (this is required for CPR certification), on-line modules should be completed prior to attending the classroom session.

Course Fee:

HK$800 per person

*2 free places are offered to each Club – registration is on a first come first served basis*

Terms & Conditions:

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

1. cancellation must be made in writing by email to [email protected]
2. course fee is non-refundable if cancellation less than 7 days before the course date

Bad weather arrangements - in case of bad weather (such as typhoon or black rain), the course will be rescheduled or postponed and candidates will be informed by email. No refunds will be made.

For registration, payment, and enquiries please email: [email protected]

The organisers reserve the right to change the terms listed above.

Dates for 2023-24: 

English: 09 Sep 2023 (Sat) 8:45am - 4:45pm or 10 Sep 2023 (Sun) 8:45am - 4:45pm

Cantonese: 16 Sep 2023 (Sat) 8:45am - 4:45pm or 17 Sep 2023 (Sun) 8:45am - 4:45pm

Registration: