RYA small boat first aid trained for Dinghy instructor, as well as it being a good thing to have. our school also did a bit of first aid but that doesnt cound does it?? neither does scouts i guess
how many of us are first aid trained?
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First Aid is a skill in much the same way as bushcraft. If you do not practice your skills on a regular basis, you will suffer 'skill fade'. In the event of a serious incident, you do not have time to consult a book or aid memoir to help you through. Your actions need to be second nature.
Unfortunately, there are many training schools that are nothing more than money making machines especially with the rise in attendance from people in every day industry who attend 'first aid in the work place' type course up to those in the PMC/security industry who seek to qualify as specialists in advanced trauma management and big charged big bucks for the privilege, putting their new skills to use in Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, etc.
Unfortunately, there are many training schools that are nothing more than money making machines especially with the rise in attendance from people in every day industry who attend 'first aid in the work place' type course up to those in the PMC/security industry who seek to qualify as specialists in advanced trauma management and big charged big bucks for the privilege, putting their new skills to use in Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, etc.
BCD trained which is better than not. Looking to do a full medics course this year (funding dependant of course!)
For those who are wishing to invest in some medical training, I would recommend the training company called Ex+Med. Many of the guys who work for the company are former members of the RAMC Med Troop who support and train UKSF troops (SAS/SBS/SRR). Aside from training, they also deploy in hostile environments as part of disaster management as well as supporting TV and media productions such as Long Way Down and Hunting Chris Ryan. Their training center is located in Hereford and prices are not cheap however the instructors are up-to-date with the latest techniques. 
For those who are wishing to invest in some medical training, I would recommend the training company called Ex+Med. Many of the guys who work for the company are former members of the RAMC Med Troop who support and train UKSF troops (SAS/SBS/SRR). Aside from training, they also deploy in hostile environments as part of disaster management as well as supporting TV and media productions such as Long Way Down and Hunting Chris Ryan. Their training center is located in Hereford and prices are not cheap however the instructors are up-to-date with the latest techniques.
Excellent no doubt, but a large outlay for most. What recommendations would the collective give for a general grounding in first aid, not necessarily bushcraft specific but obviously pertinent to?
I've just done an Outdoors and Paediatric course for my Outdoors Instructor job, I was dreading it to be honest but it turned out to be far more interesting than I thought it would be. Plus the obvious benefit of it being handy to know having a kid and spending as much time outside as possible using sharps. I think a decent instructor is a bonus, when I've done FA in the past it was extremely boring! According to the poll that's 57% of people responding that are certified, makes me feel even safer at meets knowing there must be a few of us in each group with some form of training and it wouldn't be down to one person if something did happen...
Myself and the wife are Foster Carers, So we do a lot of training, First Aid is a Mandatory part of that training, mainly for the Children in our care, It's always good to have.
Scots_Charles_River
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Just got myself one of the 'Israeli bandages'. Pity I don't have more as I would like to open it and see how to apply it although it looks easy. I have seen some deep gashes and cuts at Glentress when cycling past bikers who have jumped stuff. I don't do jumps.
I'd like a couple of these bandages in each workshop just in case but in 14 years teaching have only used 'fainting treatment', caused by younger pupils having skipped breakfast.
I have done more first aid when not teaching techy (workshop - woodwork hand tools and machines, welding and bench metal skills) and not running climbing and canoeing sessions. Which can only be run if I have a valid First Aid cert.
Out of 800+ pupils we have three Epileptics and many other conditions. So I think every floor should have a 1st aider but the law only requires a ratio for the adult workers not the number of pupils ! A helped a boy the other day who tripped on a pavement and blood gushing from a scalp wound, blood all over his face but a tiny we cut just inside his hairline. Lots of younger pupils upset but a minor cut. Colleague is on a course just now, 3 day HSE Appointed Persons. He runs the football team and needs it for that.
Nick
I'd like a couple of these bandages in each workshop just in case but in 14 years teaching have only used 'fainting treatment', caused by younger pupils having skipped breakfast.
I have done more first aid when not teaching techy (workshop - woodwork hand tools and machines, welding and bench metal skills) and not running climbing and canoeing sessions. Which can only be run if I have a valid First Aid cert.
Out of 800+ pupils we have three Epileptics and many other conditions. So I think every floor should have a 1st aider but the law only requires a ratio for the adult workers not the number of pupils ! A helped a boy the other day who tripped on a pavement and blood gushing from a scalp wound, blood all over his face but a tiny we cut just inside his hairline. Lots of younger pupils upset but a minor cut. Colleague is on a course just now, 3 day HSE Appointed Persons. He runs the football team and needs it for that.
Nick
As of today I'm a certified Mountain Rescue Casualty Carer! 
After a weekend course and a few weeks of tutorials with the medical officer yesterday I took the exam and 2 practical sessions. The exam was a 40 multiple choice question paper with some interesting scenarios. While the trauma practical was a fallen climber with a compound fracture of the lower leg and the medical was a 60 year old fun runner suffering from heat exhausion and hypoglycemia. What a wonderful combination in an uncopoerative casualty!
And this is on top of the wilderness course I did with Wayne at Forest Knights earlier this year.
After a weekend course and a few weeks of tutorials with the medical officer yesterday I took the exam and 2 practical sessions. The exam was a 40 multiple choice question paper with some interesting scenarios. While the trauma practical was a fallen climber with a compound fracture of the lower leg and the medical was a 60 year old fun runner suffering from heat exhausion and hypoglycemia. What a wonderful combination in an uncopoerative casualty!
And this is on top of the wilderness course I did with Wayne at Forest Knights earlier this year.
I have no first aid training, but would love to get some. The stumbling blocks I always come accross are finance, and knowing where to go for good training. Can anyone help???
I think first aid should be compulsory in all schools and colleges.
Louise.
I think first aid should be compulsory in all schools and colleges.
Louise.
Our local Red Cross do 1 day first aid courses on a random sporadic basis that are totally free. See if you can find a local Red Cross group and if they run courses.
I agree about the schools and colleges thing. Every member of staff in a school should have a minimum of an 8 hour first aid course trained on a regularly updated basis. It would be interesting to see how many teachers are in date with an emergency first aid cert. After all the first few minutes in a "situation" are the most important whilst you are waiting for the ambulance to turn up.
I agree about the schools and colleges thing. Every member of staff in a school should have a minimum of an 8 hour first aid course trained on a regularly updated basis. It would be interesting to see how many teachers are in date with an emergency first aid cert. After all the first few minutes in a "situation" are the most important whilst you are waiting for the ambulance to turn up.
Thanks for the info. I wanted to undergo medical/first aid training before i go abroad. I do believe that if you've been trained by a prestigious medical training company or organization, it will add some good factor in your resume'. You can also save life in danger, and can also be a part of a disaster volunteer team. Just a thought.
For those who are wishing to invest in some medical training, I would recommend the training company called Ex+Med. Many of the guys who work for the company are former members of the RAMC Med Troop who support and train UKSF troops (SAS/SBS/SRR). Aside from training, they also deploy in hostile environments as part of disaster management as well as supporting TV and media productions such as Long Way Down and Hunting Chris Ryan. Their training center is located in Hereford and prices are not cheap however the instructors are up-to-date with the latest techniques.
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mike-bennett
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i have an activity first aid qualification, well worth the money plus the normal scout first response, again only good if you practice. Scouts keep you on your toes with most stuff!
when i came out of work a couple of years back due to pancreatitis, i done a first aid course, it was, the one wher they teach you the CPR on the dummy, it was me who nearly needed the CPR, god it was hard work, any of you, who have done this course, will no what i mean.
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Various Medical Q's inc Advanced Pre-Hosp Trauma Management, Combat Medic etc but hadn't needed to use any skills for a while..well until the recent Comrie Axe Incident anyway....quite impressed that I manged to treat and pack him off to A&E without laughing or taking the P*ss!
I'm not normally known for my sympathetic side!
I'm not normally known for my sympathetic side!
You'll have noticed my first instinct was..'camera, photos!'..
I well remember the days when the examining Doc was most impressed when he got the answer to help plugging a lung breach was 'a tattie crisp packet sir!'
This was for those disagreements after the dancin' of a weekend in any High street.
Yep' I seem to remember a few peeps reaching for camera's instead of Trauma Packs....PMSL!
I seem to remember 1 or 2 even coming into the space bubble to get a better shot before the wound got cleaned up and closed!
Did make me chuckle..the sympathy washed over him like a tidal wave.......NOT!
I seem to remember 1 or 2 even coming into the space bubble to get a better shot before the wound got cleaned up and closed!
Did make me chuckle..the sympathy washed over him like a tidal wave.......NOT!
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