NICA First Aid for the Tennessee League
May 30 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The NICA First Aid 8 hour course covers the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in any environment where definitive care is less than one hour away. This training will help you qualify to become a Level 3 coach. When NICA activities, practices or races, are held more than one hour from definitive care, then Wilderness First Aid training for Level 3 coaches is required.
NICA First Aid covers the types of injuries and illnesses encountered by student athletes, coaches, and volunteers and will emphasize the assessment, treatment, and prevention of medical emergencies. We will cover the immediate actions taken to assess a scene, determine MOI, stabilize a trauma patient, stabilization of bone and joint injuries, wound care, and issues such as dehydration, respiratory distress, and traumatic brain injuries.
Participants will receive a NICA First Aid and CPR certificate good for 2 years.
Minimum age for the training is 16.
COURSE INSTRUCTIONS
Be Prepared: This course is primarily taught outside, rain or shine. Please be prepared for the weather and to take notes outdoors. We will be in a classroom for a portion of the class.
Clothing: Wear clothing you can get dirty and would be ok to get “blood” or grease paint splattered on. The scenarios are taught using theatrical makeup to enhance realism.
Gear: Attendees should bring a daypack with food, water, rain gear, and other items you feel are needed to be out in the woods for several hours at a time. All first aid equipment needed for the scenarios is provided.
Scenarios: Please treat the scenarios seriously and act like you would during a real emergency. The scenarios are designed to be a bit stressful and feature extensive use of wound makeup. Students will take turns as victims during scenarios.