Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct initial assessment of sports injuries.
- Identify details of the incident in consultation with the athlete according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify and assess the injury or condition of the athlete according to organisational policies, relevant legislation and current first aid procedures.
- Request assistance from relevant medical personnel as required according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Inform and reassure the injured athlete and other relevant stakeholders, where appropriate, of initial actions to manage the injury using appropriate communication techniques.
- Manage the injury.
- Assess the need to transport injured athletes and carry out according to best practice guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
- Consult with injured athlete where appropriate to identify contraindications to treatment according to best practice and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select and apply appropriate first aid techniques to provide initial management of the injury or condition according to best practice and organisational policies and procedures.
- Follow relevant infection control procedures, especially in relation to wound management.
- Operate first aid equipment as required according to manufacturer's instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
- Monitor injured athlete's condition and response to treatment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Reassess treatment and amend appropriately in response to changes in athlete's condition.
- Complete and process reports.
- Evaluate injury management outcomes.
- Review the management of the injury in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- Evaluate own performance and identify potential improvements for future initial management of injury.
- Make modifications to injury management techniques where required in response to feedback from appropriate personnel and own self reflection outcomes.