AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE
FIRST AID OFFICER
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SCHEME
“LEAGUESAFE” – AN INTRODUCTION
TO RUGBY LEAGUE FIRST AID
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Resource:
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Presentation:
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Target Audience:
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Cost:
Certificates:
National FAO Co-ordinator
John O’Halloran
PO Box 207
URALLA NSW 2358
Contact:
Phone/Fax:
Mobile:
Email:
“ARL Think Book Rugby League Injury Management
and Prevention”.
4 hours minimum.
Personnel approved by the National
Co-ordinator.
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On Field personnel as per ARL On Field
Policy
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Coaches/Referees/Rugby League
Administrators.
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Players/Parents/School Teachers/Team
Attendants.
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Any person involved in Rugby League.
See attached recommendations.
ARL Certificate of Attendance or Certificate of
Attainment.
0267783650
0412459605
[email protected]
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE
FIRST AID OFFICER
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SCHEME
Leaguesafe
RATIONALE
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To develop Rugby League in a positive manner as a healthy, safe sport.
To encourage personnel to attend the ARL FAO Level 1 Course and gain
accreditation.
Referees, Coaches, Administrators would benefit from such a
presentation.
This presentation could be promoted within the school system for Rugby
League players (both current and prospective) to be delivered prior to the
commencement of the season or where deemed necessary.
Players within the game at all levels would be aware of what to do/what
not to do should an injury/illness occur to one of their fellow players until
the accredited First Aid Officer arrives on the scene.
There are many “attendants” who assist in some way by “entering
the field of play eg. to administer water, relay messages etc.” This
accreditation is the minimum requirement to enter the field of play as
set down by the Australian Rugby League On Field Policy.
Australian Rugby League
First Aid Officer
National Accreditation Scheme
League Safe Presentation
Topics to be covered (as per overheads and Leaguesafe Booklet)
League Safe personnel - Rationale/Roles/Responsibilities
The Player – Preparation/Health pre-participation
Protective Equipment – Proper Use/Advice
Children and Rugby League – Special Care/Conditions
On Field Assessment Protocols – TOTAPS/Removal from Field
Soft Tissue Injuries – RICER - HARM
Dehydration – Safe Practices/Prevention
Bleeding and Infection Control – Protocols/Procedures
Management Fractures/Dislocations
Head Injuries – Lacerations – Eye – Nose – Ears – Teeth
Brain Injury – Concussion – Policy – Recognition/Management
Unconscious Player – Management
Spinal Injuries – Recognition/Management
Trunk Injuries – Recognition/Management/Shock
All Injuries – Completion of presentation
Question/Answer if required
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Average 10 minutes per topic, excluding practical. Times a guide only (no longer
than 4 hours).
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Give books out at conclusion of presentation.
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PRACTICAL- Demonstrate/Practice the following competencies:TOTAPS
SPINAL INJURY – MANUAL CERVICAL CONTROL (CONSCIOUS
PLAYER)
UNCONSCIOUS PLAYER – LOG ROLL
CPR, IF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT IS UNDERTAKEN
DURING COURSE
Leaguesafe is meant to advise and prepare on field personnel other than Accredited First
Aid Officers what to look for in an injured/ill player, what to do/what not to do until a First Aid
Officer or higher qualified person arrives. This may necessitate the Leaguesafe person to
care for the player until this help arrives under guidelines of Leaguesafe Presentation.
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE FIRST AID OFFICER’S
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SCHEME – LEVEL 1
John O’Halloran
National FAO Co-ordinator
PO Box 207
URALLA NSW 2358
Contact:
Phone/Fax:
Mobile:
Email:
0267783650
0412459605
[email protected]
LEAGUESAFE & FIRST AID OFFICER IDENTIFICATION SHIRTS ORDER FORM
I/We ………………………………………………… Club wish to order the following Identification Shirt/s. The cost of each shirt is $20.00 for year 2007.
Type
Small
Medium
Large
XLarge
XXLarge
XXXLarge
Total
Quantity
FAO – Level 1 (blue)
FAO – Level 2 or Head
Trainer (orange)
Leaguesafe ID Shirt
Delivery Address:
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On receipt of this Order Form, your order will be filled and posted. Payment must be received with Order Form. Please make payment by way of cheque/Money
Order. No cash please.
JOHN O’HALLORAN
NATIONAL FAO CO-ORDINATOR
COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
COURSE DATE:__________________________ CLUB:_______________________
NAME: _________________________________DOB:___________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________EMAIL:______________________________