Introduction to First Aid in Football

Created by Tom Measham, Modified on Fri, 18 Nov, 2022 at 3:44 PM by Tom Measham

Introduction to First Aid in Football

This is the first level of First Aid courses offered by England Football and is required to be a 'Qualified First Aider in Grassroots Football.

The course is now a fully online course, and enables you to dip in out of the course at your own convenience.

Who needs this qualification?

It is recommended that every coach completes this course.

Is it mandatory for all coaches?

No, however, for England Football Accredited junior teams- each team is required to have at least one coach with the I2CF + Safeguarding + Introduction to First Aid in Football’ in date. Adult Accredited teams are required to have at least 1 team official with this qualification listed.

About the Course

Introduction to First Aid in Football is an online course suitable for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of medical care for players of all ages.

Medical emergencies in football can strike at any time. From common injuries to life-threatening situations such as sudden cardiac arrest, understanding basic first aid can help save lives. The FA is pleased to offer this football first aid course for you to complete at your own pace.

Throughout this online first aid course, you will work through online modules and learn to be able to respond quickly should a medical emergency arise, as well as gaining the confidence to handle situations the right way.

Once you have completed Introduction to First Aid in Football, you will be awarded a certificate that will be valid for three years. You will also be able to return to the course at any time to refresh your knowledge.

Please note that Introduction to First Aid in Football is available as a module within Introduction to Coaching Football. If you have completed Introduction to Coaching Football, you do not need to complete Introduction to First Aid in Football twice.

For more info and to purchase the course Click Here

The FA also offer 2 free online modules which we recommend all club officials and parents complete FA Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Concussion Guidance. Both can be found by clicking the course titles.