Would a first aid course for cyclists be worthwhile arranging from this forum?
Who would be interested?
Anyone know how to get a course arranged?
I'd be happy to organise or just help.
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First aid course
(9 posts)- Started 11 years ago by amir
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Posted 11 years ago #
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Think this has been offered on here before.
Posted 11 years ago # -
I'd be interested - always up for a refresher, and I found the previously posted First Aid for Cyclists informative, even though I thought the priority order (catastrophic bleeding before airway) was unorthodox.
Robert
Posted 11 years ago # -
Thanks for the link Robert - I was struggling to find it
Posted 11 years ago # -
Catastrophic bleeding before airway is the conventional advanced life support (ALS) order, however; if the bleeding is catastophic enough to jump up the DRsABC order then frankly if you haven't already got some serious medical clout on-site then it's a pretty grim situation. I'd suggest ignoring it, as you'll do far more good in the vast majority of circumstances attempting to sort out A(irway) and B(reathing).
Posted 11 years ago # -
I was workplace first aid officer for nine years; originally taught by an ex miner. He had seen everything and made my experiences seem pretty tame - I dealt with cuts and grazes, a knee dislocation and several seizures. But I would be up for an informal training session if you organised one.
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@Darkerside - that explains it, I'm just a HSE first aider.
@Cyclingmollie - our trainer worked for the railways, similarly "experienced" beyond what I encounter in the office!
Robert
Posted 11 years ago # -
If you're just after something informal tailored at cyclists I'd be happy to run a session if someone else could organise logistics. I've been meaning to write up a crib sheet for a while anyway, so this would be a good incentive.
If people are keen for a certificate, however, it'll have to be something official I'm afraid!
Posted 11 years ago # -
I can probably assist with a venue, and have access to a few manky Annies [1]...
Robert
[1] No offence to any real Annies!Posted 11 years ago #
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