Registration
Registration will be on PlayHQ.
To register as a Sports Trainer or First Aid Provider, a person must complete registration on PlayHQ:
- Find your club’s registration form via the Play AFL club finder; or here to find your club’s specific registration form.
- Click on the register button.
- Choose to register as a ‘Medical Officer’.
- Complete the registration form
Minimum Requirements
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Sports Trainer (Level 1) or ERC or QMP |
First Aid | CPR | |
| Senior (U18.5+) | Y | Y | Y |
| Youth (U14 & U16) | Y | Y | Y |
| Junior (U8 – U12) | Y | Y |
Definitions
AFL First Aider means a person who has:
- 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
- has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
- Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).
Level 1 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
- completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 1 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
- has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
- Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 1 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).
Level 2 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
- completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 2 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
- has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
- Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 2 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).
Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) means a person who:
- 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
- has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
AFL Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) means a person who:
- completed a Controlling Body-approved AFL Emergency Response Coordinator Course after 20/04/2022 which is current and up to date
- 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
- Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 2 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).
A Sports Trainer or First Aid Provider must also hold a current working with children check (or equivalent)
What are the next steps?
If you are a WFNL trainer and you haven’t completed a CPR, First Aid or Sports Trainer Level 1, please find courses below
2025 Trainer Courses
| Sat 15 March | 9 am – 12 pm | CPR/First Aid | Tarneit |
| Mon 17 & Tues 18 March | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Flemington Juniors |
| Wed 19 March | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Caroline Springs |
| Sun 23 March | 9 am – 5 pm | Sports Trainer | Point Cook Centrals |
| Mon 24 & Mon 31 March | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Caroline Springs |
| Tues 25 March | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Altona Sports |
| Sat 29 March | 9 am – 12 pm | CPR/First Aid | Newport Power Juniors |
| Tues 1 & Wed 2 April | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Williamstown Juniors |
| Fri 4 April | 6 pm – 9 pm | ST Re-Acc | Werribee Districts |
| Sat 5 April | 10 am – 1 pm | CPR/First Aid | Altona Sports Club |
| Sun 6 April | 9 am – 5 pm | Sports Trainer | Point Cook |
| Thurs 10 April | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Aintree |
| Sat 12 April | 9 am – 12 pm | CPR/First Aid | Sunshine Heights |
| Sun 13 April | 9 am – 5 pm | Sports Trainer | Sunshine Heights |
| Mon 14 & Tues 15 April | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Altona Juniors |
| Wed 16 April | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Point Cook |
| Tues 22 & 23 April | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Altona Juniors |
| Thurs 24 April | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Williamstown Juniors |
| Thurs 24 April | 6 pm – 9 pm | ST Re-Acc | Altona Juniors |
| Sat 26 April | 9 am – 5 pm | Sports Trainer | Tarneit |
| Tues 29 & Wed 30 April | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Newport Power Juniors |
| Thurs 1 May | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Point Cook Centrals |
| Sat 3 May | 9 am – 5pm | Sports Trainer | Newport Power Juniors |
| Mon 5 May | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Albanvale |
| Tues 6 & Wed 7 May | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Point Cook Centrals |
| Mon 12 May | 6 pm – 9 pm | CPR/First Aid | Albanvale |
| Tues 13 & Wed 14 May | 6 pm – 10 pm | Sports Trainer | Newport Power Juniors |
More info about courses and to book, click here: https://www.firstaidmanagement.com.au/wrfl
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CENTRE
Suite 6, 476 Canterbury Rd
Forest Hill 3131
Tel: 9894 1013
Email: firstaid@firstaidmanagement.com.au
Website: www.firstaidmanagement.com.au
To book online use this link: firstaidmanagement.com.au/WRFL
When booking please select Invoice Employer (corporate accounts only) then put club name.
From here clubs will be invoiced directly at the completion of each course.
CONCUSSION
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