Aquatic First Aid (Level 2)

Max Persons: 12

Duration: 1 Days (8 hours)

Course Summary:
This course is ideal for coaches, leaders and guides who are involved in paddlesport or other water-based activities. Candidates successfully completing this course will be equipped to respond to a medical emergency or accident where water is an additional hazard.

Note: This course builds on from the Level 1 course that must have been completed 1 month prior to participating in the level 2 course. Most candidates chose to attend Level 1 and Level 2 courses on consecutive days.

SYLLABUS

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider;
Trip Planning
Mechanism of injury and vital observations.
Incident Management Model
Situational Awareness
5 Challenges of Incident Management
Spinal Injuries
Moving People
Improvising
Safety
Recording patient history
Exit Strategies
Dealing with Emergency Services
Scenarios
Reflective practice and debrief

CERTIFICATION

Successful candidates will be awarded the Aquatic First Aid Level 2 certificate valid for 3 years.

ACCREDITATION

The award is certificated by British Canoeing Lifeguards.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Duration: one-day (7 hours class contact time)
Maximum Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment
Pre-requisite: Minimum age of 16. Completion of the Aquatic First Aid Level 1 Course in the previous 28 days.

OPEN SESSIONS

£160 per person
(min of 6 clients) inclusive of VAT, certification, first aid manual, refreshments

Book Apr 25th,26th, WGC Book Nov 7th, 8th, WGC

GROUP BOOKINGS

£760 per group
inclusive of VAT, certification, first aid manual, refreshments, buffet lunch

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