Advanced Immediate
Care
Course Aims:-
Enhancement of existing knowledge familiarization with new
land & waterbased procedures of trauma care for the remote environment 'PRACTICAL
IMMEDIATE CARE'.
This is a course for experienced Instructors
and First Aiders.
The syllabus is an enhancement to the First Aid for
Mountaineers & Instructors course (or similar courses and is appropriate for
Instructors and leaders working in the U.K. or planning small expeditions
abroad.
Aspects covered include:-
Advanced airway management [Module #1]
(including the use of devices that may be used in the 'field') Resuscitation
(land and waterbased issues) Spinal immobilization Wound care &
splintage Transportation & evacuation.
The night exercise (Saturday) involves working in mountainous
surroundings. Delegates are advised to wear their older clothing!
Recognised by
Mountain Leader Boards, and for WGL, BELA, SPA, IML,
MIA, MIC, BMC, BCU, BOF, BASI, RYA etc.
Approx. 22 hrs. of training (2 Consecutive Days + 1 Night
Exercise)
Continuous assessment
Certificated lasts for 3 years
Please
note that in the case of extreme weather conditions, it may, for reasons
of safety, be necessary to cancel the night exercise and substitute
alternative training.

























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