Description

There’s no substitute for face to face learning and our 1 day in person Emergency First Aid at Work Course is perfect for ride leaders, cycling coaches or even those who just want to update their First Aid skills and knowledge.

If you’re booked on a British Cycling coaching or Ride Leader course then this is the course that you will need to get your certificate.

This course covers essential first aid for cyclists and gives you the skills to be able to help yourself and others if you have an accident or incident whilst out on a ride or during your coaching session.  The course covers topics such as head injuries, what to do in the event of a fall or crash, how to deal with breaks, sprains and dislocations and much more.

You’ll be in a small group at our Manchester City centre and if you have booked your Ride Leader course with us, then you’ll qualify for a 10% discount off the advertised price. If you don’t have a discount code, then contact us save some money off your booking!

The Course Covers: 

• The legal requirements of first aid and what a first aider is
• The contents and use of first aid kits
• How to take vital signs including: Level of Consciousness, Pulse, Breathing, Temperature and Colour
• How to conduct a primary survey: (DRABC)
• What the Recovery Position is and when to use it
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Familiarisation and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• How to deal with choking
• Blood Loss
• Shock
• How to deal with Medical Emergencies: heart attack, seizures, head injuries
• How to deal with Minor Injuries: burns, splinters, tick bites, bruising

Course Location. Platt Lane Complex. Manchester Metropolitan University, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7UU

Course Times: 09:00-16:30 (Approx)