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First Aid In Rugby (FAIR)

Injuries are a part of any contact sport. The outcome of many injuries can often be improved by very simple first aid skills from bystanders until emergency help arrives.

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  • First Aid in Rugby WR Level 1

    Rugby Canada is pleased to offer World Rugby- Level 1 First Aid in Rugby course. This course is delivered by trained World Rugby Medical Educators and contains both a face-to-face course and some online modular learning.

    Injuries are a part of any contact sport. The outcome of many injuries can often be improved by very simple first aid skills from bystanders until emergency help arrives. Such bystanders may be parents, officials, coaches, referees or even players. This rugby specific first aid course is designed to support local teams with an introductory First Aid management program.

     

    Be A Lifesaver: Know you’re A-B-C

    • A- Airway  B- Breathing  C- Circulation
    • Saving life always starts with A
    • If you don’t have an A, you want have B or C
    • Airway: Open it, clear it and maintain it


    Kick Infection into Touch

    • Don’t share your blood on clothes and towels; blood spreads infection; wash it or dispose of it
    • A wound neglected is a wound infected
    • The solution to pollution is dilution- Wash the wound with large amounts of water
    • Clean it then cover it


    If they are on the deck, think about the neck

    • Don’t shake them, roll them or sit them up
    • Think about the spine, keep it inline and take your time
    • Stop the game and ask about pain
    • An unconscious player has a neck injury until proven otherwise


    Prior to registration participants must complete the following:

    • WR First Aid in Rugby (e-course)
    • WR Concussion Management for the General Public

    To express interest in taking this course please fill out the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/X3UYVSjNtM