Elevating Athlete Safety: Introducing the Emergency Care in Sports Course by Safe Sports Australia
Safe Sports Australia is proud to announce the launch of its Emergency Care in Sports course, a new initiative designed to meet the real world needs of sports professionals and healthcare providers working in sports environments.
Why This Course Was Created
The course was developed in response to direct feedback from physiotherapists and allied health professionals who identified a clear need for nationally recognised emergency care training tailored specifically to the sports context.
Until now, the available options have been limited and often unsuitable:
Many existing courses are not formally recognised, meaning participants must also complete separate core first aid training to meet compliance requirements.
Nationally recognised courses often lack a sports focus, offering generic content that does not address the specific challenges of providing emergency care to athletes.
What Sets This Course Apart
Safe Sports Australia has addressed this gap by developing a course that is:
Nationally recognised, ensuring compliance and professional credibility
Sports specific, with content designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to emergencies in athletic settings
Delivered by healthcare professionals with real world emergency care experience in sports environments.
Whether you are working with community teams, elite athletes, or school sports programs, this course empowers you to act confidently and competently when emergencies arise.
A First of Its Kind
Safe Sports Australia is one of the only organisations in the country offering dedicated, nationally recognised emergency care training focused exclusively on the care of athletes across all sporting environments. This makes it a vital resource for anyone committed to improving safety standards in sport.
