2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course 10th 11th June.
The course to exceed the requirements of all the leading National Governing bodies. We are confident that the skills you learn with us will enable you to act with skill and confidence in an emergency situation.
DAY 1
Introduction to the instructor team and refreshments.First Aid and the UK Laws. Health and Safety at Work Act. First Aid Regulations etc.
UK RESUS Council Guidelines.
Principals of First Aid in remote locations.
Leadership and communication.
Primary Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Focussed Assessments and Distracting Injury.
Breathing & Circulation
Principals of Resuscitation ABCDE
Airway Obstruction / Airway Management
Casualty Simulations and demonstrations will continue throughout the day and into the evening.
Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
Crush Injuries.
Choking
DAY 2.
Group Discussion.Disorders of Consciousness and Head Injury
Disorders of Circulation
Casualty Simulation.
Bleeding and wound management including use of tourniquets.
Evacuation Techniques
Tick Bourne Infections etc
Burns
Drowning
Final Assessment. Whilst there is no examination on our intermediate course we feel strongly that group leaders and those travelling to remote locations carry a responsibility to be able to act quickly and effectively should the worst happen. Therefore to ensure you receive a Forest Knights certificate we need to ensure that every candidate has the skills understanding to make the correct choices to ensure the best possible outcome.
Group Discussion question and answer session.
The course cost includes all equipment. £100 per person.
To maximise teaching time this course is self catering.
Refreshments will be provided:
