 Activity First Aid - Emergency First Aid Skills
Overview
This is a 1 day course that has been designed for people who would like the reassurance of having the essential first aid skills to deal with a life threatening situation and provide emergency first aid for some of the more common injuries that occur in the outdoors. The course is suitable for those working towards a Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership, D of E supervisors, Field Study Teachers or those who enjoy being in the outdoors. The course is a Level 2 award on the Qualifications Credit Framework and is certified as a HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. We will also pass on our experience of administering first aid in a remote environment and the practicalities involved when it is appropriate. The course has a practical hands on approach.
- Previous experience required: None required
- Assessment: Continuous Assessment takes place during this course along with a multiple choice question paper.
- Numbers: A maximum of 12 candidates can attend the course with a minimum age limit of 14 years old.
- Age limit: Candidates must be a minimum of 14 years old and a full HSE approved qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment. Candidates can not claim the official title of 'Emergency First Aider in the Workplace' until they reach the age of 16.
- Valid - 3 years
Course Content
- Emergency action & scene management
- Unconsciousness
- Airway management
- Choking
- Major bleeding
- Minor bleeding - cuts and grazes
- Breathing
- Common medical conditions, blisters, burns, bites and stings
- Rescue breathing & CPR
- Shock
Kit List
The course will be a combination of indoor and outdoor scenario's / sessions. You will therefore need to come with the following equipment
Warm outdoor clothing
Footwear x 2. 1 pair for indoors and 1 more robust pair for outdoors i.e. walking boots or wellies.
Waterproof jacket and trousers.
Notebook and pen
Dates and Prices
1 Day/8hrs
Dates: TBC
Price: £75
Venue Information
Ashford
For more information please contact us on 07754160505 or email us at
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