Introduction to First Aid in Football
Protect players confidently with our CPD-accredited Introduction to First Aid in Football course, covering injuries, emergencies, and safe care.
Last updated: October 2026
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£196.00
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- Duration: 4h 35m
- Life Time Access
- Unlimited Free Retake Exam
Duration: 4h 35mCPD Points: 5
What you'll learn
- Understand football first aid basics and their importance for coaches and players
- Respond confidently to life-threatening emergencies during football incidents on the pitch
- Recognise and manage common football injuries like cuts, sprains, and strains
- Provide first aid for fractures, head injuries, and serious football trauma
- Identify environmental risks, including heat, cold, dehydration, and allergic reactions
- Build confidence handling football emergencies with timely, effective initial care
About course
Football is an exciting but physically demanding sport, and injuries can happen unexpectedly. Our Introduction to First Aid in Football course helps coaches, players, and enthusiasts respond effectively and confidently to accidents, reducing risks while ensuring safety. Don’t let uncertainty affect performance or well-being on the pitch.
This course is specifically designed for football coaches, club staff, and team managers seeking to improve safety standards. By taking this football first aid course, participants gain the knowledge to handle injuries correctly while following professional guidelines, including advice from the FA introduction to first aid in football.
Additionally, you’ll explore how to assess injuries, provide immediate care, and act calmly during urgent situations. This first aid in football course covers life-threatening emergencies, head and concussion management, trauma care, and musculoskeletal injuries. It also helps build confidence in making informed decisions to protect players on the field.
Furthermore, the course includes modules on the foundations of first aid in football, first aid protocols, environmental and situational emergencies, and football-specific preparedness. With training on emergency first aid in football and football first aid, you will understand how to respond responsibly during matches while prioritising player safety.
Enrol today and gain lifetime access to our online training, complete with 24/7 support and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Start your journey in football safety with this comprehensive first aid in football course, ensuring your team is protected while you confidently manage on-field emergencies.
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CPD Service Accredited
Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.
UKRLP Registered Provider
We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.
AoHT Accredited
We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.
Course Curriculum
9 sections • 59 lectures
- Section Overview of Foundations of First Aid in Football
- Role and Responsibilities of the First Aider in Football
- Emergency Action Planning (EAP) for Football
- Recognising Illness and Injury in Footballers
- Dispelling Common Myths in Football First Aid
- Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Football Medicine
- First Aid Kits and Equipment for Football Settings
- Highlights of Foundations of First Aid in Football
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