Module 3: Dealing with injuries

Health, Safety and Injury

1. Introduction
2. Procedures
   1. Protecting and caring for the casualty and others
   2. Types of qualified assistance
   3. Calling for qualified assistance
   4. Reporting accidents or incidents
3. Accident report form activities
4. Types of casualty
5. Treatment
   1. Minor injuries
   2. Major injuries
6. Dealing with injuries activity

Minor injuries

Minor injuries, e.g. bruises, grazes, sprains and strains do not require emergency medical attention and can be dealt with on site. Often, sporting injuries can be dealt with following PRICE. This represents:

Protection

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

Guidelines for dealing with minor injuries:

1. Assess the situation
2. Remove the casualty from participation or temporarily stop the activity
3. Contact their parents or guardians if necessary
4. Administer first aid (qualified assistance)
5. Monitor the casualty
6. Complete an accident report form