Courses are delivered by our own instructors who are qualified
to train and assess. Other courses can be designed to meet
your needs.
On all our courses, participants have the benefit of individual
'Actar' models for practical sessions in Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation
Health & Safety Executive Approved
Approval
Number 58/97
EMERGENCY
FIRST AID - 'APPOINTED PERSON'
A
one day course providing participants with basic skills to
deal with an emergency situation. Participants are assessed
throughout the day and will receive an attendance certificate
at the end of the day. The course provides a level of First
Aid training appropriate for low-risk environments and covers
the"Scout
First Response" syllabus.
Topics
covered during the 'Appointed Persons' course will include:
Assessing the Casualty; CPR; The Unconcious Casualty; Bleeding;
Shock; Fractures; and Burns.
The
half day 'Emergency Procedures' course covers basic of First
Aid requirements - Aims and Priorities of First-Aid; Examination
of Unconscious Patient ; Recovery Position; Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation;
Bleeding and Shock.
As
a Health and Safety Executive approved provider we are able
to offer this course to fulfil the requirements of the Mountain
Leader Training Board and the Scottish National Ski Council.
Designed particularly for those seeking
assessment with the MLTB, this course will also be relevant
to anyone who leads or accompanies groups taking part in adventurous
activities.
This
two day course assumes some prior knowledge and experience
of First Aid. The first day will be a refresher of the 'Appointed
Person' syllabus. Participants will also cover in more depth
the effects of wind chill and hypothermia. The second day
is more practical - candidates practise incident management
and will undergo an assessment whilst dealing with 'real'
casualties.
This
course follows the British Canoe Union syllabus - extra emphasis
is placed on recognising and treating the effects of drowning
and hypothermia. There is an assessment at the end of the
day and the BCU will be notified of candidates' success in
order for certificates to be issued.
4
- 16 hour courses can be arranged to suit your group. The
syllabus will follow that of the 'Appointed Person' course
but wih particular emphasis on the treatment of young children.
Child and baby manikins are available for practising CPR.
We
have delivered a variety of courses to schools - including
full day, half day and after school sessions. Please contact
us to discuss your requirements.
