AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE

FIRST AID OFFICER

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SCHEME

“LEAGUESAFE” – AN INTRODUCTION

TO RUGBY LEAGUE FIRST AID

*Resource:“ARL Think Book Rugby League Injury Management

and Prevention”.

*Presentation:4 hours minimum.

*Presenters:Personnel approved by the National

Co-ordinator.

*Target Audience:*On Field personnel as per ARL On Field

Policy

*Coaches/Referees/Rugby League

Administrators.

*Players/Parents/School Teachers/Team

Attendants.

*Any person involved in Rugby League.

*Cost:See attached recommendations.

*Certificates:ARL Certificate of Attendance or Certificate of

Attainment.


National FAO Co-ordinator

John O’Halloran

PO Box 207

URALLA NSW 2358

Contact:Phone/Fax:0267783650

Mobile:0412459605

Email:

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE

FIRST AID OFFICER

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SCHEME

Leaguesafe

RATIONALE

  1. To develop Rugby League in a positive manner as a healthy, safe sport.
  2. To encourage personnel to attend the ARL FAO Level 1 Course and gain accreditation.
  3. Referees, Coaches, Administrators would benefit from such a presentation.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Average 10 minutes per topic, excluding practical. Times a guide only (no longer than 4 hours).
  • Give books out at conclusion of presentation.
  • 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

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:………………………………………….

………………………………………….

………………………………………….

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:______