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Emergency First Aid Course for Sports Club Representatives

Today, Allan delivered an Emergency First Aid at Work course to representatives of the University of Derby’s Students’ Union sports clubs. Twelve students participated in the course, each responsible for various student groups, including women’s football, futsal, hiking, climbing, and tennis associations.

Morning Session: Illnesses and Medication Safety

The course began with an overview of common illnesses such as meningitis, asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes. Allan provided advice on the safe use of medication in these settings. Students then practised bandaging techniques, using various prop heads, arms, and legs that Allan is known for.

Afternoon Session: Casualty Evaluation and CPR Practice

After lunch, students participated in casualty evaluations, checking each other over and practising placing individuals into a safe airway position on their side. They then practised CPR on a range of dummies, including adult males, females, children, and babies, as well as bariatric models. Some dummies even indicated the depth of chest compressions.

Allan brought a collection of defibrillators, allowing students to familiarise themselves with six different types. The session concluded with a short discussion on mental health after providing first aid, a topic Allan values highly and includes in his mental health first aid courses.

Feedback from Participants

Feedback from the participants highlighted Allan’s engaging teaching style and expertise:

"Allan was absolutely great. The course all linked together really well."

"Allan’s wealth of knowledge really shows!"

"Great teaching style that has made me feel more confident."

"Brilliant hands-on approach with lots of insightful information."

"Allan is a brilliant teacher with high morals, and I enjoyed his real-world examples."

"Allan was lovely and a very compelling instructor. I am dyslexic, and I loved his teaching style."

First Aid Courses for All Environments

If your school, college, or business requires a first aid course, explore Allan’s range of courses on this website. He offers training tailored to diverse environments, from construction sites (as a qualified joiner) to army teams preparing for Everest expeditions, with adaptable content to meet specific needs.