The National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care is open to individuals who are working with sporting teams in either a professional or voluntary capacity and who are, or would like to be,responsible for providing immediate Emergency Care at any sporting event or training.
Module 1 - Core Course
Accident Procedure
Care of the unconscious casualty
Management and treatment of wounds and bleeding
Management and treatment of fractures, strains, sprains and dislocations
Common medical emergencies
Basic casualty management and care
Equipment/kits and their use
Module 2 - Cardiac First Responder
Adult /Child & Infant chain of survival.
Adult /Child & Infant Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Recovery Position
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Automated External Defibrillation
Aspirin Administration
Handover to Healthcare Professionals
Critical incident stress management
Module 3 - Advanced Casualty Management
Airway Management
Spinal injury management
Moving casualties
The cost of obtaining the National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport is €495.00.
Places which can be reserved on payment of the course fee are available on a first come first served basis. Numbers on this programme are limited to 12 per class.
You can enroll online by selecting the course and payment option which best suits your requirements on the right hand side of this page.
Alternatively you can contact us by telephone on 01 882 7777 (Dublin), 021 430 1222 (Cork), 091 530 888 (Galway), 074 912 1733 (Donegal) or 353 1 882 7777 (Belfast)
You may also download an enrollment form and brochure in the Downloads panel to the left, and send completed forms to: National Training Centre, 15 - 16 St. Joseph's Parade, Dorset Street, Dublin 7.
You may also contact us at anytime to discuss any queries you have.
National Training Centre and Academy of Emergency Care in Sport tutors are respected authorities in their respective areas of expertise.
The primary tutor for this Emergency Care programme is Ray Morley, who is a senior tutor with NTC and a senior member of the AECS faculty. Ray is a respected authority in the area of providing training in the latest equipment, such as Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) along with the training of related personnel.
National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport
DUBLIN - WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
09:00 to 17:00
March 6th, 7th and 8th 2013
Course takes place at Sportslink, Furry Park, Santry, Dublin 9
GALWAY - WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
09:00 to 17:00
June 19th, 20th and 21st 2013
Venue To Be Confirmed
DUBLIN - FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
09:00 to 17:00
November 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2013
Course takes place at Sportslink, Furry Park, Santry, Dublin 9
Do I need to hold any other qualification in order to participate on this programme ? No. The National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care is open to individuals who are working with sporting teams in either a professional or voluntary capacity and who are, or would like to be,responsible for providing immediate Emergency Care at any sporting event or training.
What will I be qualified to do when I complete this course ? On successful completion you will be qualified to deliver immediate Emergency Care at any sporting event or training while awaiting professional medical assistance.
Is this qualification accepted internationally ? Yes.
How long does this course last ? The National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport lasts three days.
How much does this course cost ? The National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport costs €495.00
Can I pay by installments ? No there are no installment options available for this programme.
Are there grants available to cover tuition fees ? The National Training Centre is a FÁS approved training provider. National Training Centre’s approved Training Programmes and Trainers have been placed on the FÁS/EI National Register of Trainers. The registration number of National Training Centre is 903336. Many of our students receive funding for part or all of their course fees through FÁS, the Department of Social Protection, Skillnets and local Employment and Development projects. Individual students must contact their local office to enquire about eligibility.
Do I have to participate in work experience ? No. There is no requirement for work experience participation.
Where is this course available ?
The National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport is available through the National Training Centre in Dublin, and is delivered at Sportslink, Furry Park, Santry, Dublin 9 and also in Galway. Venue to be confirmed.
How will I be assessed ?
Students of the National Qualification in Advanced Emergency Care in Sport are assessed through both written and practical examination.
What age group participate on this course ? Students of all ages participate on the National Qualification in Neuromuscular and Physical Therapy.