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Sports Medicine

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The FA

About This Course

Designed for anyone involved in football who may need to act in an emergency, this free FA module introduces learners to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), focusing on how to recognise the condition and respond appropriately. It requires no prior medical knowledge, making it accessible to coaches, volunteers, and club officials at all levels.

Delivered entirely online by England Football Learning, the module takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. It is accessed through a FAN (Football Association Number) account on the FA's learning platform and is recommended for use via Google Chrome on a desktop or laptop. No formal qualification or credential is stated as being awarded upon completion, though a record of achievement is noted as being available through the learner's account.

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