2 Day Outdoor First Aid.
It is a 2 day practical intermediate level first aid course for those venturing into the outdoors or working where an expected Ambulance response is in excess of 40-60 minutes. The course exceeds the requirements for Mountain Leader Training etc.
Start time 10am.
Finish on Day 1 6-7 pm approx.
Day 2 10am - 3;30pm
Camping is available on site and there is room for small tents and hammocks.
Refreshments will be provided but to maximise teaching time this is a self-catered course.
Location Amberley Museum West Sussex.
Cost £95.00 per person.
Course Content:
It is a 2 day practical intermediate level first aid course for those venturing into the outdoors or working where an expected Ambulance response is in excess of 40-60 minutes. The course exceeds the requirements for Mountain Leader Training etc.
Start time 10am.
Finish on Day 1 6-7 pm approx.
Day 2 10am - 3;30pm
Camping is available on site and there is room for small tents and hammocks.
Refreshments will be provided but to maximise teaching time this is a self-catered course.
Location Amberley Museum West Sussex.
Cost £95.00 per person.
Course Content:
| Day 1 | | |
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| Pre-hospital Environment | What is First Aid? First Aid in the Outdoors Responsibilities of the First Aider FPOS. Action in an Emergency Scene Management Triage. | |
| Patient Assessment | Communications. Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Initial Impression Focussed Response. Casualty Care. Movement and handling. | |
| Airway Management | Breathing & Circulation Principals of Resuscitation Hypoxia (wilderness setting)Airway Obstruction / Airway Management Removal of helmets Use of Airways | |
| Wound Managementand Shock | Disorders of Circulation Shock recognition and treatment Disorders of Consciousness Wounds & Bleeding Techniques | |
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| Day 2 | | |
| Recap day 1 | Questions and Answer session. | |
| Medical Emergencies. | Diabetes. | |
| Trauma | Effects of Heat & Cold Chest Trauma. Fractures & Spinal injuries Poisoning Incident Management Foreign Bodies Evacuation Incident Management Bites & Stings Expedition Hygiene Burns & Scalds on expedition | Splinting, Stabilisation. |
