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16hr first aid certificated by REAL first aid. Suitable for NGB needs - UK Athletics, British Cycling, British Canoeing, MTA etcThis course, certificated by Real First Aid is a highly practical, scenario based course affords candidates the opportunity to practice skills and contextualise theory in realistic situations. Our pledge is zero powerpoint, and you can be assured of this!
The two-day (16 hour) course draws on the most recent peer-reviewed evidence for the initial treatment of injuries and illnesses in remote areas. As such, some protocols would not be appropriate in an urban setting.
Course content is based on current guidelines published by:
-UK Resuscitation Council
-National Institute of Clinical Healthcare Excellence
-Joint Royal College of Ambulances Liaison Committee
-Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care
-Wilderness Medical Society
Currently accepted guidance and best-practice from advisory bodies and published evidence for the treatment of First Aid in a remote or wilderness context.
Designed expressly for those who work or play off far from help, this course satisfies the criteria for First Aid training for all Outdoor NGB qualifications including MLT, British Canoeing, Canoe Wales, NCLA, and RYA.
Course Contents
-Scene Management
-ABCDEFG - Incident Protocol
-Airway Opening & Safe Airway Position
-Choking
-Heart Attack & Angina
-CPR - remote protocols
-Defibrillation in remote environments
-Catastrophic Haemorrhage - including tourniquet application and wound packing
-Hypovolaemic shock
-Management of Head Injuries
-Management of Spinal Injuries
-Management of Bone & Joint Injuries
-Monitoring Vital Signs
-Hypothermia & dehydration - remote protocols
-Hyperthermia - remote protocols
-Asthma - remote protocols
-Anaphylaxis - remote protocols
-Diabetes
-Epilepsy
-Drowning
-Triage
-Communication Help
Assessment
This course is continually assessed with formative feedback throughout.
Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate for this 16 hour Remote First Aid course, valid for 3 years.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cae Gwyn Farm Holidays, Cae Gwyn Farm,Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, Penrhyndeudraeth
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