Activity First Aid and Accident, Incidents & Near-misses
Please see all information below regarding Accidents, Incidents & Near Misses whilst participating in any activity events
Please also see below for all information relating to First Aid Training (course) and the provision of First Aid Kits for Sports & physical activity affiliated Activities.
First Aid and Accident, Incidents & Near-miss Policy
Please see our Activities Policies (ausa.org.uk) page where you can find a list of policies which apply to our student activities
Involved in an Accident, Incident or Near-miss
In the event of an accident, incident or near-miss whilst engaged in Student Activity training session, fixture, event/trip or social please complete the Activity Accident, Incident and Near-Miss Reporting Form. This can be whether the injured party is a Committee Member, Activity Member, Coach or someone just visiting.
This form should be submitted within 48 hours of the incident - please do not delay submitting the report because you want to make sure that you have gathered all the facts surrounding the accident. If any additional information is identified later the form can be updated, or the information can be e-mailed to Students' Union Sports Office on fixtures@abdn.ac.uk.
For reference:
- An ACCIDENT is an unexpected event that HAS resulted in damage, personal injury, illness, or death.
- An INCIDENT is an unexpected event that did NOT result in damage, and there was no personal injury, illness, or death.
- A NEAR-MISS is an unexpected event that COULD have resulted in damage, personal injury, illness, or death had circumstances been slightly different.
Serious accidents, at any UoA Campus Site or Aberdeen Sports Village should be reported immediately to University of Aberdeen Security by phoning 01224 273894 or 273896) or as an online report. As a rule of thumb, an accident is "serious" if the injured person has gone to hospital as a result of the accident.
This form should be completed even if you have completed an Aberdeen Sports Village or Third-Party Accident Form.
This form should be completed even if you have reported the accident to UoA Security.
Would like to attend First Aid Training/First Aid Course
The Students' Union in conjunction with Aberdeen Sports Village provide a RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work course. This EFAW qualification enables a first aider to give emergency first aid to anyone who is injured or becomes ill whilst engaged in Student Activity.
The course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid. All assessment criteria in the units must be achieved. No prior first aid knowledge is required to attend the course.
The course covers and range of subjects, including :
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- How to manage a casualty who is in shock
- How to assess an incident
- How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
- How to manage a casualty with a minor injury
- How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- How to manage a casualty with external bleeding
Course Delivery: The Emergency First Aid at Work course is split into two 4hour sessions on subsequent evenings (approx. 5.30-9.30pm). Delegates must attend both sessions to achieve the necessary learning objectives and qualify for certification. Please note it is not possible to transfer one session of the two-evening course to an alternate date.
Qualification: Everyone who completes the course will receive a RLSS UK Emergency First aid at Work certificate.
Cost: The cost of the course is £60. This course is non refundable and should you not attend you will still be charged the full cost of the course
How to book: To book a place on the Students Union first aid course, please complete . Dates and times will be confirmed upon delegate numbers (12) being reached but will be no later than one week before the date of the course. The Students' Union Sports Office will be in touch via email with confirmation of a date.
Cancellation/Amendment: Should you be unable to attend the course, please email fixtures@abdn.ac.uk as soon as possible as we may be able to find a replacement delegate. Should we not be able to find a replacement date, you will still be charged the full cost of the course. If we are able to find a replacement delegate, your name will be re-added to the waitlist and you will be allocated on the next available course. Should you not wish this to happen, please advise that you no longer wish to attend the course and we can remove your name from our waitlist.
Venue: The course is held at Aberdeen Aquatics Centre, Regent Walk, Aberdeen AB24 1SX.
Please Note: The course can be quite emotive in nature, so it is important to be aware that it could evoke some emotional feelings. Our instructors provide a safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the course
First Aid Kits and Supplies
More information coming soon. Please check back later.
If you have any queries relating to the above, please do not hesitate to contact the Students' Union
Sports Office: Students’ Union Sports Office | ASV | Linksfield Rd | Aberdeen, AB24 5RU - Tel: 01224 438975 - Email: fixtures@abdn.ac.uk
Main Office: Students' Union | Students’ Union Building | Elphinstone Rd | Aberdeen, AB24 3TU - Tel: 01224 272965 - Email: activities@abdn.ac.uk