Sports First Responder Level 3 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Course Introduction
- Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care
- Assessment of casualties in immediate emergency care
- Basic airway management in emergency care
- Respiration and Breathing
- Postural Drainage
- Peak Flow
- Pocket Masks
- Pocket Mask with Oxygen
- Bag Valve Mask Equipment
- Using a BVM
- Respiratory Injuries Part Three
- Respiratory Injuries Part Four
- Choking Statistics
- Choking Recognition
- Adult Choking
- Choking in children
- Infant Choking
- Trauma from Choking
- Vulnerable People and Choking
- Basic life support and external defibrillation
- Adult CPR Introduction
- RCUK & ERC Resus Guidelines
- When to call for assistance
- Three Steps to Save a Life (2025)
- Cardiac Arrest and CPR Overview
- Adult CPR
- CPR Hand Over
- Compressions Only CPR
- Mouth to Stoma Ventilations
- Cardiac Arrest and Pregnancy
- Paediatric Airway
- Child CPR
- Adolescent CPR
- Infant CPR
- Infant Recovery Position
- Cardiac Arrest and the Drowned Patient
- Drowning
- SADS
- Effective CPR
- Improving compressions
- Improving breaths
- AED Introduction
- Types of AED Units
- AED Setup
- How to Use an AED
- Update on AED pad placement
- Using an AED on an adolescent
- Child AED
- Using an AED on an infant
- AED Maintenance
- AED Pads
- AED Batteries
- AED Troubleshooting
- AED Locations
- Community AED Units
- AED Post Resuscitation Procedures
- CPR Risks
- Advanced Decision and DNR CPR in Basic Life Support
- Recognition and Management of Life Extinct
- Post Resusitation Care
- Real time CPR scenario
- Management of medical conditions
- Support the emergency care of wounds, bleeding and burns
- The Pulse
- Capillary Refill
- The Healing Process
- Types of Bleed
- Serious Bleeding
- Ambulance Dressings
- Trauma and Standard Dressings
- Excessive Blood Loss
- Excessive Bleeding Control
- Blood Loss - A Practical Demonstration
- Embedded Objects
- Knife Wounds
- Using trauma dressings
- Amputation Treatment
- Blast Injuries
- Hemostatic Dressing or Tourniquet?
- Air Wrap Dressings
- RapidStop Tourniquet
- CAT Tourniquets
- SOFT-T tourniquet
- STAT Tourniquets
- citizenAID Tourni-Key Plus tourniquet
- Improvised Tourniquets
- Tourniquets and Where to Use Them
- Damage caused by tourniquets
- When Tourniquets Don't Work - Applying a Second
- Hemostatic Dressings
- Packing a Wound with Celox Z Fold Hemostatic Dressing
- Celox A
- Celox Granules
- Monitoring a Patient
- Coagulopathy
- Burns and burn kits
- Treating a burn
- Management of injuries
- Pelvic Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- SAM Pelvic Sling
- Box Splints
- Spinal Injury
- Stabilising the spine
- Spinal Recovery Position
- Introduction to Spinal Boards
- The spinal board
- Using the Spinal Board
- The Scoop Stretcher
- Using the scoop stretcher
- Cervical collars
- Vertical C-Spine Immobilisation
- Joint examination
- Adult fractures
- Types of fracture
- Horizontal Slings
- Management of trauma
- Elevated Slings
- Lower limb immobilisation
- Elevation Techniques
- Helmet Removal
- Different Types of Helmets
- The Carry Chair
- Applying Plasters
- Strains and Sprains and the RICE procedure
- Eye Injuries
- Electrical Injuries
- Foreign objects in the eye, ears or nose
- Nose bleeds
- Bites and stings
- Chest Injuries
- Foxseal chest seals
- Abdominal Injuries
- Treating Snake Bites
- Types of head injury and consciousness
- Dislocated Shoulders and Joints
- Other Types of Injury
- Dental Injuries
- Recognition and management of anaphylaxis
- What is Anaphylaxis
- Living with Anaphylaxis
- Minor allergic reactions
- Common causes of allergic reactions
- What is an Auto-Injector?
- Jext®
- EpiPen®
- Storage and disposal
- Who prescribes auto injectors?
- Checking Auto Injector and Expiry Dates
- Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
- Giving a second dose
- Biphasic Anaphylactic Response
- Administration of oxygen therapy
- What are Medical Gasses
- Oxygen
- When Oxygen is Used
- Contra Indications Of Oxygen
- Hazards of using oxygen
- Hypoxia
- BOC Oxygen Kit
- The BOC Cylinder
- Storage Of Oxygen
- PIN INDEX cylinder
- Oxygen Regulators
- Standard oxygen cylinder
- Transport of Cylinders
- How long does an Oxygen cylinder last?
- Oxygen and Anaphylaxis
- Demand Valves and MTV's
- Non Rebreather Mask
- Nasal Cannula
- Medical gas storage
- Course Summary and your Practical Part
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The Scoop Stretcher
Another piece of moving and handling equipment we use in emergency services, primarily on ambulances, is the scoop stretcher. Like the spine board, it is for moving patients who have potential back injuries or are potentially awkward to move. Two or three things that we need to know about the scoop stretcher is it is adjustable, it lengthens and shortens to match the patient, so we have to measure it correctly. There are one or two different areas on it we need to look at in-depth. One of the areas is the actual gaps which are used for attaching straps to go over the patient to fix the patient to the board. There is a head end and a foot end, so it has to be the correct way around. The foot end is always the narrow end. The wide end is obviously always the head end. We can use head blocks, the same blocks that we would use on a backboard or a spinal board, to take control of the head and neck. Two or three things also that have to be careful of is how we use it on the ground. Because this is gonna slide underneath the patient, if we are working on a surface where there is glass or where there is anything that may cut or embed itself into the back of the patient, we have to be a little bit careful when we put the scoop underneath. Otherwise, we scoop up the glass and debris onto the scoop under the patient, and the patient then lies on that for the journey, potentially into hospital or whilst we move them. And if we use them to transfer from this onto a stretcher, or a cot in an ambulance, or onto a spinal board, that debris stays underneath the patient, it can render more injuries that we are not really... Which isn't good for the patient. So, we need to make sure we keep it and use it appropriately and properly. So, to adjust the scoop itself, first of all, there is a clip at the head end, which is literally a push button, and the scoop parts. There is exactly the same at the foot end, push button, and again, the scoop parts. There are also two clips or two adjusters on the actual side of the scoop. When those are relaxed or released, the scoop itself will stretch in length. And when they are locked, it locks in place. So it needs to be measured correctly. It needs to be placed at either side of the patient. And then when we bring the scoop together, you will notice that these are angled to fit nicely under the back of the patient, and then we bring them together until the locks engage. We need to test that they are locked before we move. If they haven't properly locked, the scoop will open. So please check and test once the clips have gone in that they are fixed. These also need to be cleaned after use. The locks and the adjusters need to be cleaned, so they slide in and out easily, and for ease of operation. We don't want to be mashing about or having them jammed due to being dirty or contaminated after use. The scoop stretcher.
Guide to Using the Scoop Stretcher in Emergency Services
Introduction
The scoop stretcher is a vital piece of equipment used in emergency services, particularly in ambulances, for transporting patients with potential back injuries or those difficult to move. Here's what you need to know:
Adjustability and Features
The scoop stretcher is adjustable in length to accommodate patients properly. It is equipped with head and foot ends, with the foot end being narrower. Head blocks can be used to stabilize the head and neck.
Considerations during Use
When using the scoop stretcher, caution must be exercised regarding the surface beneath the patient. Debris or sharp objects can pose risks to the patient during transport. Proper cleaning of the stretcher after each use is essential to prevent contamination and ensure smooth operation.
Adjustment Process
To adjust the length of the scoop stretcher, simply press the buttons located at the head and foot ends to release and extend the stretcher. Ensure proper locking of the stretcher before use to prevent accidental opening during transportation.
Conclusion
The scoop stretcher is a valuable tool for safely transferring patients in emergency situations. By understanding its features and proper usage, emergency responders can effectively ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation.
- IPOSi Unit three LO1.3, 1.4 & 2.2
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