RYA First Aid £95.00
A one day course teaching the basics of first aid with particular emphasis on the situations which may be encountered on a small boat at sea.
Available Dates for 2010
| Sunday 21st November | Spaces Available |
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RYA First Aid Course Syllabus
Session 1
Aims of First Aid – the three P’s
Preserve Life Prevent the situation from worsening Promote recovery
Priorities of treatment, Emergency Action Plan
Level of Response, The recovery position, CPR
Drowning, Breathing Difficulties
Session 2
Failure of the circulation – shock.
Control of Bleeding, Internal Bleeding, Recognition, Signs of shock
Cardeogaenic Shock
Session 3
Head Injuries, Concussion - brain shock, Compression- pressure on the brain, Fractured Skull
Immersion Hypothermia and Cold Shock
Sunstroke, heat exhaustion. Children – febrile convulsion.
Seasickness and Dehydration
Seizures
Session 4
Fractures, Including spinal injuries. Modified recovery position – log roll.
Advice and Assistance by VH Radio
Medivac – Evacuation by Helicopter
First Aid Kits
Session 5
For Skippers of Coded Boats
Cat C first aid kit,Pocket mask
Special Interest
Weils disease, Blue green algae, Child CPR, Marine stings, Fish hooks
