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First Aid Course R.E.C. 2

To provide the knowledge and skills to offer first aid and AED in the outdoors and marine setting. The Course is a combination of classroom and practical sessions This 16 hour course can be run over 2 days or 4 sessions.
Courses available in a location that suits you. Minimum 4 per course


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Category : First Aid
Curriculum :
  • The specially designed course with a focus on the outdoors and marine environment.
  • The curriculum follows the REC program to include 
  • Accident proceedure
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bleeding and Bandaging 
  • Fractures, Strains, Sprains and Dislocations
  • Head Injury and Concussion and eye injuries
  • Common Medical Emergencies, Medical Conditions, Choking, Poisoning 
  • Cold Water emmersions and Near Drowning
  • Hypo and Hyperthermia
  • Handling a suspected back injury
  • The course is run using practical hands on sessions and scenarios  combined with of essential backgound theory 
Prerequisites :
  • No previous experience needed.
Qualifications :
  • All Certificates are  valid for two years.
  • Refresher course (one day course)
  • An AED certificate, (training in the use of a defirillator) may be added if participents undergo an extra 1/2 day training.
Course Type : Day Course
Duration : 2 days or 4 sessions
Cost : €125 per person, group rates available Certificates cost € 10
 
Notes :

First Aid courses should be renewed every two years with a one day refresher course.