Table 4

Delphi survey 3 responses to sports trainers' competencies related to emergency management procedures and responses (n=16)

Competency number and nameConsensus (%)Essential (n)Expected (n)Ideal (n)Not required (n)
A sports trainer involved with a community Australian Football club should be competent in Emergency Management Procedures and Responses including
 (15) Calling an ambulance10012400
 (16) On-field assessment – stop, talk, observe, touch, active movement, passive movement, skills test9414110
 (17) On-field communication – signals, team work, umpires9412310
 (18) Understanding priorities – danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation9415010
 (19) Transporting casualties – lifts, carries, stretcher (pole, scoop)9413210
 (20) Emergency planning – access to telephone, venue access for emergency vehicles, first-aid equipment, etc8411410