First Aid in the Outdoors – Cycling Specific 5th-6th April in Tollymore, Co. Down.
Partially funded opportunity to complete Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Level 2
FIRST AID CYCLING SPECIFIC COURSE – 5th-6th April, Tollymore, Co. Down.
This REC Level 2 first aid is a two-day course (16 hours) specifically aimed at those leading or coaching in the outdoors. This course will focus on scenarios more likely within cycling activities.
The Emergency First Aid Course is certified for three years and it is the approved course by Cycling Ireland and most other outdoor bodies.
It is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practical intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
It is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practical intermixed with scenarios of real situations.
The course includes:
The fundamental workings of the body, in particular the heart, lungs and airway
Assessing a casualty
Introduces a system to cope with all incidents as safely as possible
Deciding how to deal with an accident or incident
Awareness of delayed medical help and adverse environmental conditions
This cost is subsidised to cost participants £60 per person, normally £120. Max of 2 per club.
To book a place email gary.mckeegan@cyclingireland.ie. Applications will be taken on receipt of email. Max of 10 spaces available, a waiting list will be made in the event of over subscription.
