Our one day (aquatic) First Aid course teaches you everything you’ll need to know to deal with first aid emergencies, and particularly watersports related problems like drowning.
You’ll also cover the syllabus of the nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work course, so you know you’re learning useful skills!
You can expect to learn all of this:
- A simple, memorable routine for dealing with incidents: the ABCs of first aid.
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- Dealing with bleeding and broken bones
- Common medical emergencies like Asthma, Heart attack and drowning.
- Hypothermia and watersports related emergencies.
- Casualty handling, protecting the spine, and the recovery position
- Additional problems in treating cold and wet casualties.
The successful participants (which we expect will be everybody!) can receive a nationally recognised EFAW certificate.
Aquatic first aid course
Pre-requisites
No previous experience is required, and no prior knowledge is assumed. This course is suitable for beginners.
The course is active and practical, so a minimum level of physical bodily flexibility and strength is required. Concession can be given during training, for example practicing CPR with the manikin on a table. But during assessment a learner must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own with the casualty on the floor as in a real-life situation, and no exceptions can be made, if the Ofqual-regulated certificate is to be issued.
What our customers say
- Definitely worth the time and money, Stefi, Rickmansworth
- Very good instructors and a very thorough course. It was very much enjoyed. Thomas, Durham
- Good fun and practical, Matt, Sheffield
- Really fun course, great instructors, lots of useful and interesting information, Joel, Sheffield
Course Location
Public courses take place in Manchester (within the M60), and north London (Within M25). Winter courses take place indoors. In summer, parts of the course can take place outdoor, weather permitting.
Course Duration & Cost
This is a one day course.
The cost is £95 per person, with discounts available for students or NGB holders.
Closed group bookings cost £550 for a group of up to twelve people, in Manchester or north London. Courses nationwide are available upon request at your workplace, club or suitable location.
Availability, Booking or more Questions?
You can give Will a ring on 07941 645 520 if you’d like any more help or information before booking, or email will@wilderness-development.com