Andy Sherriff

Specialist First Aid Training

First Aid for Mountains,

Snowsports, Watersports,

Cycling, Caving etc.

First Aid for Mountaineers and Instructors™

This course is designed not just for Mountaineers ........ but to cover the requirements of a wide range of Outdoor Activity Instructors ........ leading to the award of a recognised qualification.

The emphasis of training is towards the delegate gaining the necessary First Aid skills for both remote environment and urban emergencies.  Content includes:- Resuscitation, Infection avoidance, Spinal Management, Hypothermia & Heatstroke, Wound, Burn & Fracture Management, Shock Management, Environmental Illnesses, First Aid Kit items etc.  

Strong attention is paid to the application of competent care — using standard First Aid materials and improvisations.

Whilst the course was originally produced for mountaineers, the content makes it highly appropriate for watersports, paragliding, mountain biking, caving and skiing etc. 

Recognised by Mountain Leader Boards, and for WGL, BELA, SPA, IML, MIA, MIC, BMC, BCU, BOF, BASI, RYA etc.

Approx. 16 hrs. of training (2 Consecutive Days)

Training followed by assessment

Certificated — lasts for 3 years    

Aquatic (Basic Skills) First Aid

 

This short — 1 day — course cover basic essential First Aid skills, including resuscitation, secondary drowning & hypothermia etc. It is appropriate for participants in watersports, such as canoeing & rafting etc. 

Appropriated for BCU etc. qualifications

In general, these courses are run for clubs and centre staff, on demand rather than pre-programmed.      

This course is not appropriate for sub-aqua diving. 

Andy Sherriff Specialist First Aid Training.   Tel:  01824 790195.