Accredited first aid training (HLTAID011) tailored to sports clubs and coaches across Sydney — essential first aid skills to manage injuries during a sports emergency.
Sports First Aid Course
The First Aid School (RTO 90909) offers onsite first aid training for sports trainers and coaches. We provide first aid training at sports clubs, offices, and facilities tailored to sports training personnel across Sydney. Our sports first aid course covers first aid treatment for common sports injuries, including muscle sprains and strains, ligament tears, and dislocations.
We offer Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) course certifications, which are prerequisites for attending a Level 1 Sports Trainer course.
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Where We Service
Phone: 1300 511 604
Hours: 7am-5pm
We service the entirety of Sydney – get in touch with our team to discuss our First Aid Training.
First Aid Course for Sports Trainers (HLTAID011 & HLTAID009)

Sports trainers in Australia are required to have SMA accreditation to work in an official capacity, regardless of the type of sport. To become an SMA Accredited Sports Trainer, individuals must hold valid first aid certification for Provide First Aid HLTAID011 (completed in the past 3 years) and Provide CPR HLTAID009 (completed in the past 12 months).
As a registered training organisation, The First Aid School can help individuals and teams achieve first aid certification to complete SMA Sports Trainer Associates training. Gain the necessary first aid skills and knowledge to ensure the safety of athletes and sportspersons and reduce the risk of severe injuries in a sports emergency.
Certifications for Sports Clubs

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
First aid training for addressing and mitigating the impact of sporting-related injuries such as muscle sprains, joint and ligament injuries, and impact trauma.

HLTAID009 Provide CPR
Learn how and when to apply CPR to unconscious individuals, especially for those under cardiac arrest or heat stroke.
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The First Aid School Difference
Onsite Course Delivery
Our sports first aid training is delivered onsite - wherever is most convenient for your team, whether it's a sports club, facility, or stadium.
Experienced First Aiders
We have a team of operational paramedics who conduct training, injecting real-world experience into the techniques and strategies.
Simulation-based Training
Learn to apply various first aid techniques through realistic practical scenarios, complete with special effects and fake blood.
Customised for the sports industry
We tailor the course content to be relevant for sports injuries and emergencies such as falls and overuse injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What first aid techniques will the course cover?
Our trainers will provide theoretical and practical training for dealing with sports emergencies. Participants will learn first aid skills, including:
- Management of conscious or unconscious individuals
- Identifying the area and nature of injuries
- Applying preventative treatment to mitigate the severity of the injury
- Learning emergency response strategies
- Checking of airways
- Administering CPR
- Monitoring the individual’s condition
- Contacting emergency services and passing on applied treatment information
How long will first aid certification last?
The Provide First Aid HLTAID011 course and the Provide CPR HLTAID009 course have a validity period of 3 years and 12 months, respectively. Individuals are recommended to attend refresher courses before the first aid certification expiry in order to maintain a valid qualification.
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