First Aid Training - First Bike on Scene

[Cie]

First Bike on Scene is coordinated by the Northwest Ambulance Service, but they run courses all over the country. I've wanted to do this course for some time, and I've put the details at the bottom.

So, I'm going to attempt to organise a course for us in the south of the country (someone up north can do the same if they wish). Please vote on the poll, and I'll decide which venue I'll get the details for.

Of course, this is early days, no idea when it might be, or how much.




The blurb from the site:

Who is the course for?
Recommended for anyone who rides a motorcycle, or wishes to administer first aid or manage the initial scene of a road traffic incident. The First Bike on Scene™course has beenspecifically designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to deal with the initialmanagement of a patient involved in a road traffic accident. Bikers are encouraged to give casualties necessary basic life support in the event of an accident whilst waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
16+ years of age.
Certification:
Certificate of Competency. The course is approved and certificate issued by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Certificate is valid for two years.
Duration:
One Day.
Class Size:
Student / Instructor ratio of 12:1.
Who delivers it?
Commercial Ambulance Instructor.
Description:
The course instructs the students to:

1. Understand Trauma and the mechanism of injury.
2. Understand how to protect the scene and snatch rescue.
3. Demonstrate Basic Life Support.
4. Understand the correct procedures for spinal management.
5. Demonstrate the correct procedure for removing a crash helmet.

[Sharribee]

I think you will find they are about £70 - 100 per person.

If there is an interest in this then I am more than willing to arrange something in the Wales area for you guys at no charge. There will obviously be no certificate but I can teach you the skills you want to know.


It is an excellent idea any first aid is good first aid


Stickied it too

[Mudwiz]

Count me IN, ideally free, thanks Sharri, but if we must pay, whereever!!

[Paul-S]

Hi Sharri

I would be interested in this too, I saw it advertised in our local free paper but I was away when the event was being held

Regards

Paul

[stanbloke]

Yes please.

A good skill to have.

[Chad]

i would be interested too

[Recycler]

Me too, ideally in the Spring as very busy at mo.

Good skills to have.

[alpslapper]

Right - for the London/Southern crew, Ive just got off the phone to Alick Wheeler of Aline associates. Theyve run First aid for bikers for TVAM in the past. He can organise a course for us in Slough:

Cost £350

Venue: Slough

When: any saturday with 2 weeks notice

How Many - Minimum 6 , max 12 - 10 makes it 35 quid each.

How Long: full day = 6 hours

Area's covered:

Scene management
Bleeding
Fractures
Casualty assessment
Helmet removal
Spinal injuries management
Helmet removal - when to and how
Role play and exercises
etc etc etc

Sooooooooo - can we muster up 10 to 12 people?

Start putting your hands up now with ideas of dates and I'll get back to him.

[Whealie]

Like merry bombs, I am happy to drop on Slough. After Christmas or before?

[alpslapper]

Whatever suits you guys - all I need is an agreed date so I can give him at least 2 weeks notice. Might be worth leaving till mid january as things are starting to pile up for some, but as long as we can muster a crew any sat is fine with me. You guys shout the dates that best.