jULY 21ST - A BRYN WALKING REC OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSELast Friday, Bryn Walking trained twelve Leaders of Aberystwyth Ramblers who were a pleasure to work with. Training was provided by Helen Menhinick (ML) and Alan Ward (IML). The venue was the Waunfawr Community Hall on the outskirts of Aberystwyth. This very large hall provided a indoor area with excellent facilities and large outdoor area for the practical scenarios this course offers. First Aid training equipment used included: Laerdal CPR manikins (Adult - child - infant), Choking Charlie. ActFast Choking Vests, full size Cardiac Science AED training units, the Red Airway model, group shelters, Manual handling training models, Blizzard survival units, appropriate First Aid kits for practical scenarios, a wide range of prosthetic wounds and mock blood, etc. the rEC Basic first aid for the outdoors syllabus - a one day course (6 hours). The basic first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations. The Content:
galleryFEEDBACK COMMENTS - THE GREATEST STRENGTHS OF THIS COURSE INCLUDED:1. The teachers 2. The defibrillator use 3. Scenarios - Learning to use the defib - Practice CPR 4. Relevent to my role as a Ramblers Leader 5. Practical experience 6. Lots of hands on good for remembering 7. Saw lots of new stuff for First Aid kits 8. The enthusiasm of presenters - good training equipment 9. Putting theory into practice 10. Hands on practice - Encouragement to give confidence private first Aid courses are available on request from bryn walking along with all nnas courses: bronze - silver - gold - tutor award |
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2021 OnwardsFollowing on from retirement, more time will be available for hill and mountain walking on a personal basis with friends. Categories |