The new 2013-14 Boxing Scotland season is well underway which will result in the implementation of the newly updated AIBA Rules – One of the most significant rule changes is the removal of headguards for Elite male boxers.
Given such drastic changes and to comply with the new AIBA Rules, Boxing Sotland Ltd have decided it would be prudent to offer Activity First Aid training to members which will cover areas including, but not limited to, cuts training and use of adrenalin in the corners.
Initially, Boxing Scotland is seeking to attract up to four volunteers from each of the three Districts to partake in the ‘Activity First Aid’ course and attend regular shows within their District to treat any cuts that occur during contests. This will ensure that fully trained experts are present at every District show, to deal with any cuts during a contest, should they occur.
Boxing Scotland has sourced a suitable First Aid course, which will cover First Aid, CPR, sports injuries, treating cuts and use of adrenalin in the corner during a boxing contest and other relevant First Aid modules. In future, the expectation will be that every club must have at least one fully qualified First Aider, who is trained up to deal with cuts during a contest.
The First Aid course covers a whole weekend of training from 9am-5pm and all candidates will be assessed following the training. Those passing the course will be fully qualified for three years. The full qualification details are listed below;
Level 5 Award (Scotland) – SCQF Qualification Code: R123/04
Full qualification title: Level 5 Award in Activity First Aid
Unit 1 Title: Emergency First Aid Skills – SCQF Unit Code U181/04
Unit 2 Title: Management of illness and injury in activity. SCQF Unit Code U558/04
DESCRIPTION
This qualification is made up of two units including Emergency First Aid at Work.
It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and
recreation.
Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also covered, making this
qualification very comprehensive.
DURATION
A minimum of 12 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus an assignment and some pre-course activity could be required.
SYLLABUS
A range of subjects is covered including:
• Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation • Angina
• Assessment of the situation • Heart attacks • Choking
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Seizures
• Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock
• Fractures • Head injuries • Asthma
• Angina and heart attack • Diabetes • Burns
• Electrical injuries • Spinal injuries • Heat and cold
• Drowning injuries
CERTIFICATION
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor along with a multiple choice question paper, and a three year qualification will be issued to the learner, subject to assessment.
Anyone interested in gaining the Activity First Aid qualification, should contact the Boxing Scotland Ltd Administrator Kirstin Allan at Kirstin.allan@abs-ltd.org.uk to confirm their interest.
Places on the course will cost £80 per head, which includes lunch and refreshments on both days.
