Sports Trainers + First Aid Courses

Information and Registration details for NFNL Sports Trainers or First Aid Course.

2024 NFNL Trainer Information & Requirements

The NFNL is aligned with the National Community Football Policy Handbook – Injury Management

Please click here for more information on the Injury Management Guidelines.

Recommended Requirements

– AFL Level 1 or Level 2 Sports Trainer, or Qualified Medical Professional

Minimum Requirements

– All Competitions – AFL First Aider or Qualified Medical Professional

Definitions

(i) AFL First Aider means a person who has:
(A) obtained a nationally accredited first aid and CPR qualification which is current and up-to-date and includes assessed competencies HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.

(ii) Level 2 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
(A) completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 2 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.

(iii) Level 1 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
(A) completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 1 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.

(iv) Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) means a person who:
(A) is a qualified and AHPRA registered medical practitioner, paramedic, physiotherapist, or nurse with appropriate first aid competencies (including or equivalent to HLTAID00311 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)); and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.

Please note – The AFL First Aid and Concussion Management Online Module will be released shortly. 

Register for an NFNL Sports Trainers or First Aid Course.

Registrations can be made for a host of courses, which include:
• First Aid
• CPR
• Ankle, Groin and Hamstring Injury Management
• Sports Training

The courses are conducted by NFNL medical training partners Alphington Sports Medicine and Colbrow Medics.

To register for the courses, please click on the links below:

2024 First Aid Training Courses Booking Form

Sports Trainer Course

Dates:

9am – 5pm Sunday 21st April
9am – 5pm Sunday 5th May
6pm–10pm Monday 13th & 20th May (must attend both sessions)

BYO lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided. 8hr course $275 (Inc. GST)

Sunday courses will be held at Alphington Sports Medicine, weeknight sessions will be at La Trobe Uni, Bundoora.

Click here to register for the Sports Trainer Course