Schools Program
Through education of the basic principles of first aid and sports medicine, students can gain a greater awareness of the prevention, assessment, management and referral processes of sporting injuries which can not only be applied to meet the requirements of electives but also provide a safe playing environment within the school system.
Accredited Courses – Aligned to a National Training Package
SMA ACT offer a combination of accredited and non-accredited courses within schools. All these courses can be tailored to the course curriculum to meet the school syllabus.
* CPR – HLTCPR211A Perform CPR
* Sports First Aid – HLTFA311A Apply First Aid, equivalent to senior first aid
- SRSSPT001A Implement injury prevention and apply basic sport first aid
- SRSSPT003A Implement sports first aid procedures and apply sports first aid
- SRSSPT004A Apply initial management of sports injuries
* Level 1 Sports Trainer Course
- SRSSPT002A Operate in accord with the accepted roles and responsibilities of a sports trainer
- SRSSPT005A Conduct basic warm-up, stretching and cool-down programs
- SRSSPT006A Assist with the ongoing management of sports injuries
- SRSSPT007A Tape ankle, thumb and finger
- SRSSPT008A Implement strategies for dealing with medical conditions in a sport setting.
* Spinal Injury Management Course
* Elastoplast Strap Smart Course – SRSSPT007A Tape ankle, thumb and finger
* Sports Medicine Awareness Course
* Combined Elastoplast Strap Smart & Sports Medicine Awareness Course
Lecture Information
SMA ACT can arrange for a qualified and experienced presenter to present any of the above courses within your school. Teaching resources are also available for a suitably qualified teacher to present. Course delivery is flexible and programs can be tailored to meet specific curriculum objectives.
Course outlines and further information
For more information about the above courses click here. Further enquires please contact the SMA ACT Office on (02) 6247 5115 or email Safer Sport Manager act.sma.org.au.
