Erin's Own

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BCU Aquatic First Aid Level 1  and  Level 2

1. Purpose of the Aquatic First Aid Award

a. To provide a basic level of knowledge and skill to render First Aid in a range

of emergency situations within a reasonable distance of medical assistance.

b. To provide BCU coaches with an appropriate basic First Aid award.

NB Those undertaking canoeing activities in more hazardous environments or in

remote locations should consider a more appropriate First Aid award.

This award is valid for three years.

The BCU Aquatic First Aid course is taught over an 8hour period.

Candidates who demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding

of the skills and theory covered in the course

will be awarded the BCU Aquatic First Aid Award.

There is no formal assessment at the end of the course.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.

a. Introduction:

i. The First Aider’s responsibilities

ii. Personal safety, including preventing cross infection and dealing with waste

iii. Dealing with stress (casualties and first aiders)

b. Action in an Emergency:

i. Assessing the scene of an incident

ii. Making the area safe

iii. Giving emergency aid

iv.Getting help

v. Dealing with the aftermath

vi. Primary Survey: DRAB; checking for danger; checking for response; checking

and opening the airway (including jaw thrust for a spinal injury); checking for

breathing.

c. Respiratory Problems:

i. Choking adult

ii. Asthma

iii. Drowning

iv. Hyperventilation

d. Circulation Problems:

i. Shock

ii. Anaphylactic shock

iii. Chest pain

iv. Fainting

v. Cuts and grazes

vi. Severe bleeding

e. Environmental Injuries:

i. Hyperthermia

ii. Hypothermia

iii. Burns, including sunburn

f. Head Injuries:

i. Concussion

ii. Compression

iii. Skull fracture

g. Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries:

i. Strains and Sprains

ii. Dislocations

iii. Fractures

h. Unconscious Adults:

i. Recovery position; improvised recovery position; log roll (spinal)

ii. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adult)

iii. Action for vomit.

Total 8 hours

Please contact us for pricing

For a group of 12 candidates, we will offer a group discount

This is for courses run at your own venue. We will happily quote for external locations.

Booking:

To find out the availability of courses please contact us on the following:

Office Contact: 01277 373864  Mobile Contact: 07836 208938

E-Mail: sally@erins-own.co.uk