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First Aid for Mountaineers &
Instructors
A two day 'Level 1'
course, covering the essential skills required by a Individuals, Group Leaders
or Outdoor Activity Instructors. Also suitable for expedition party
members.
Meets
MLT, IML, BCU, BASI, D of E, BMC, Mountain Biking and other National
Governing Body Award requirements.
Including
the forthcoming HSE Emergency First Aid at Work certificate syllabus.
Annual
Skills Refresher Day
An
additional 'CPD' course will be introduced
in October 2009, to meet the Health & Safety
Executive's strong recommendations that all holders of a First Aid
qualification undergo annual core skills refreshing.
The
aim is to produce more competent & confident Firstaiders, and reduce the
problems associated with skill decay.
Two
should be completed in the 3 year lifespan of all First Aid
qualifications. Renewal of the main qualification will be in the usual
manner.
- Advanced Immediate Care
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A two day 'level 2' course. This course
— suitable for a wide range of Outdoor Activities — is designed to
build upon the 'level 1'.
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The syllabus is up-graded to
include elements appropriate to small expeditions, rescue team
members, Guides and suitably experienced persons. This course is
therefore not appropriate for novices.
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Elements covered include
module 1 of advanced airway management, and splinting / evacuation
skills. The actual syllabus is framed to the consensus
requirements of the delegates attending a particular course.
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A
night exercise is usual.
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Including
the forthcoming HSE Emergency First Aid at Work certificate syllabus.
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 - Expedition Medical Care
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The highest 'level 3' module. Content and program reflects the
requirements of expeditions operating in truly remote locations, where
a patient may have to be cared for during an extended period, or
evacuated by colleagues. It is therefore not appropriate for
novices. Acceptance on this course is based upon current
responsibilities & experience, and previous / current
qualifications.
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Including
the forthcoming HSE Emergency First Aid at Work certificate syllabus.
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Aquatic
First Aid
These
short 1 day course cover basic First Aid skills, resuscitation,
secondary drowning & hypothermia etc., and are appropriate for
participants in watersports, such as canoeing & rafting etc. In
general, these courses are run for clubs and centre
staff. This course is not
appropriate for sub-aqua diving.
 - HSE
"Emergency", "Appointed Person" &
- "First Aid at Work"
Courses
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Primarily designed to meet the requirements of commercial and Industrial
applications. The exact level required is based upon the
findings of the business Risk Assessment.
| These
are: |
| 1
Day — "Emergency First Aid at Work" |
| 3
Day "First Aid at Work" |
| 2
Day "First Aid at Work Requalification" |
| 1/2
Day "Annual Refresher" |
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