Motorbike & Motorist First Aid

In many other European countries everyone who holds a driving licence must also hold a valid first aid qualification.  This is not the case in the UK where road accidents kill around 3200 people each year.  There is no doubt that many unnecessary road deaths every year could be avoided if those who were first on the scene had basic life saving first aid skills.

React First are supporters of the UN Global Road Safety Campaign which is running throughout 2007.  Its aim is to raise awareness of the threats to our future from rising volumes of road users and the associated rise in road dangers.

From urban environments where help is readily accessible to lonely locations road users can be faced with daunting decisions not typically covered on a standard first aid course. Our courses prepare the road user to make these critical decisions and judgment calls that are vital at the scene of a road traffic incident.

 

Course - Emergency Action for Motorcyclists - 8hrs

This one day (minimum 8 hrs) course is ideal for bikers, pillion passengers and event marshals. 

Heavy leathers, armour and helmets means that delivering essential lifesaving first aid to bikers involves many additional considerations.  Designed by motorcyclists and typically delivered by two experienced trainers at least one of whom rides a bike this course takes you through those difficult decisions not covered by a standard basic first aid course, including when and how to remove a casualties helmet. Certificates are valid for 3 years.

No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course.  Participants are asked to bring their own motorcycle gear with them as the course is centred around practical scenarios.Course Contents

  • Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour
  • Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
  • Safe best practice – protecting the scene
  • Casualty Moving and Handling techniques – when and how
  • Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
  • Breathing Problems - choking
  • Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – heart attack
  • Spinal Management
  • Helmet Removal – when and how
  • Simulated Incidents – using your own bike gear
Cost
£85.  Discounts are available for groups.

Please see our calendar for courses running in your area or contact us to enquire about upcoming courses or arranging a course suitable for you.

Revalidation
This certificate is revalidated by attending another Emergency Action for Motorcyclists course in 3 years time.

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Course - Emergency Action for Motorists and Road Users – 8hrs

 
This one day course covers essential first aid actions for all road users whether they are pedestrians, cyclists, cars or large vehicle drivers.  Training prepares participants to manage road traffic incidents safely until emergency medical help arrives and make real first aid decisions in the context of Britain's busy roads.

Certificates are valid for 3 years. No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course.

Course Content

  • Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour
  • Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
  • Safe best practice – protecting the scene
  • Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
  • Breathing Problems - choking
  • Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – heart attack
  • Spinal Management
Cost
£85.  Discounts are available for groups.

Please see our calendar for courses running in your area or contact us to enquire about upcoming courses or arranging a course suitable for you.

Revalidation
This certificate is revalidated by attending another Emergency Action course in 3 years time.

Download course details
 
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