First Aid for Skiers and Snowboarders
Details
This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) to cover the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour syllabus adapted for Skiing and Snowboarding and prepare you to know how to help an adult or child in a medical emergency on the slopes. This course does not seek to replace regulated training and a practical course is required in order to meet HSE requirements for accredited training. This course is written in clear simple English and is an excellent First Aid Training package for people to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace.
The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and a short test yourself section fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.
It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.
The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.
The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact [email protected]
Course Delivery
Outline
Action in an emergency
Unresponsive and Breathing
Unconscious and not breathing
Heart Attack and Angina
Heart Attacks
Angina
Breathing Problems
Choking
How to help a choking adult
How to help a choking child
Asthma
What causes asthma
How to help in an asthma attack
Panic Attacks and hyperventilation
Anaphylactic Shock
Wounds and bleeding
How to treat a bleeding wound
Dressings
Embedded objects
How much blood can you afford to lose?
Symptoms of Shock
Shock
Treatment of Shock
Internal Bleeding
Amputated parts
Knocked out teeth
Eye injuries
Nose bleeds
Types of Wounds
Fainting
Burns
Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations
How do you know if they have broken a bone?
Treatment for soft tissue injuries or possible closed fractures
Types of Fractures
When to call an ambulance
Dislocation
Bandaging
Slings
Head Injuries
Head Injuries
What to look for and what to do
Suspected brain injury
Skull Fracture
Spinal Injuries
Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions
Extremes of body temperature
Medical conditions
Useful advice
Accident forms
Final quiz and Certificate
Schedules
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