First Aid and CPR for Youth Sports Coaches

Youth sports should be a safe and supportive environment, but medical emergencies can happen in an instant. Knowing how to react quickly and confidently during a crisis on the field can save a young athlete's life. This course teaches you how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies, manage common sports-related injuries, and implement critical safety protocols. You will develop a clear, step-by-step understanding of emergency response without needing any prior medical training. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of first aid and emergency response in a youth sports setting. - Master the step-by-step techniques for performing CPR and safely operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on children and adolescents. - Recognize and manage common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, and soft tissue damage. - Identify the warning signs of serious conditions like concussions, dehydration, heat stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest. - Create and implement a proactive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your team or sports facility. - Practice decision-making through written scenarios designed to test your situational awareness and response skills. We begin by establishing core safety concepts and emergency preparedness, before moving into detailed written breakdowns of CPR, AED usage, and specific injury management protocols. This course is designed for youth coaches, parents, league volunteers, and athletic staff who want to be prepared for any medical situation. No prior medical experience is required. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect your team and respond effectively when every second counts.