Designed for racing staff who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of assessing an incident, managing a patient who is wounded and bleeding, in shock or unresponsive, this HSE compliant course provides a complete overview of first aid procedures.
The qualification has been designed to address the most commonly faced first aid scenarios, including:
Understanding the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
Recovery positions
Airway management
Managing rider specific injuries, including head injuries and skullcap removal
Safe removal of a riders back protective
Recognition and treatment of damage to upper limb injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Minor injuries and bandaging
Lyme Disease
Hypothermia and hyperthermia
AED/ defibrillator use
Accident reporting
£60 includes course qualification and lunch/refreshments
A small number of spaces will be available to local equestrians.
Limited to 12 spaces per course
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