The emphasis of training is towards
the delegate gaining the necessary First Aid skills for both remote
environment and urban emergencies. Content includes:- Resuscitation,
Infection avoidance, Spinal Management, Hypothermia & Heatstroke, Wound,
Burn & Fracture Management, Shock Management, Environmental Illnesses,
First Aid Kit items etc.
Strong attention is paid to the
application of competent care using standard First Aid materials and
improvisations.
Whilst the course was originally
produced for mountaineers, the content makes it highly appropriate for
watersports, paragliding, mountain biking, caving
and skiing etc.
Recognised by
Mountain Leader Boards, and for WGL, BELA, SPA, IML,
MIA, MIC,
BMC, BCU, BOF, BASI, RYA, SMBLA etc.
Training
& Qualifications appropriate for serving H.M. Forces Adventurous Training
Instructors and those utilising the Military Resettlement Packages
Approx. 16 hrs. of training (2 Consecutive Days)
Continuous assessment
Certificated — lasts for 3 years
It
includes the syllabus for the HSE Emergency First Aid at Work
certificate.
- Aquatic
(Basic Skills) First Aid
-
This
short — 1 day — course cover basic essential First Aid skills,
including resuscitation, secondary drowning & hypothermia etc. It
is appropriate for participants in watersports, such as canoeing &
rafting etc.
In
general, these courses are run for clubs and centre staff, on demand
rather than pre-programmed.
This
course is not appropriate for sub-aqua diving.
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