First Aid Course 20-21st April 2024

Remote Area First Aid Course

Outline and Syllabus

Operated by M-Power (not Haggs Bank)

Avilable to TRF members only.

This course is ratified by the Overland Guide Association. This course is written for the motorcycle trail rider, specific motorcycle injuries and concerns will shape this course syllabus.

• Assessments of scenes and casualty
• Airway, breathing and circulation assessments
• Emergency resuscitation (including use of AED’s)
• Safe airway positions including helmet removal.
• Dealing with choking
• Treatment of severe bleeding and shock
• Major injuries, including chest, head, and pelvic injuries
• Treatment of fractures
• Environmental injuries such as hypothermia and hyperthermia
• Life threatening conditions such as heart attack, asthma, diabetes, strokes, seizures, burns and anaphylactic shock
• Injury management in an outdoor situation
• Prolong care of a casualty in remote setting whilst waiting for emergency service
• Moving and carrying a casualty

There is the option to stay at Haggs Bank overnight if required/desired. Please book directly with Haggs Bank on 01434 382486 or info@haggsbank.com.

Date

20^th/21^st April 2004

Fee

£95 course fee (accommodation extra if required)

Booking and payment

Please pay by bank transfer to Cumbria TRF Bank Account Number 60848794    Branch Sort Code 20 45 28. Please use your name and First Aid as the reference.

Hours

Start time is 09:30 both days with a finish time of 5pm

Refreshment.

Drinks are included but lunch is not. Please bring a packed lunch if required.

Clothing.

Please bring a helmet, warm outdoor clothes (suitable to get dirty in) riding jacket and riding gloves. Please bring your riding first aid kit if you have one.