This rec (l5) Travel & expedition first aid course (Brecon June 25th/26th) started off as a private course for jonathan kattenberg (www.walkingwithmybear.com) but we were joined by three other well travelled mountain leaders for an enjoyable course.The 16hr course content focuses on three core elements:
Day 1: Introductions - REC written test paper to ensure compliance with REC (L2) course content - D*RS ABC DE - LOC/AVPU - Chain of Survival - SAMPLE - Recovery Position (SAP) - Risk Management - BS8848:2014/21101:2014 - Advanced Monitoring - Travel Advice - Homework Assignment Day 2: High Altitude First Aid (incl. PAC) - Other issues associated with Travel and Expeditions Throughout the course there was interesting and appropriate discussion amongst the four participants and myself. the venue and some of the equipment used during trainingBLS Gallerycpr/aed using skillguide monitoring equipment for CPR instant feedbackchoking using choking charlie and actfast choking vestsPORTABLE ALTITUDE CHAMBER (PAC)course feedback was very positive from the 4 very experienced expedition leader:1. Great discussions and sharing ideas between everyone on the course. 2. Alan's experience and helpful attitude made this course excellent for me and I would be keen to learn from Alan. 3. The electronic Annies were great for feedback on CPR. 4. I thought everything was great! 5. Electronic Annies were superb in practice. 6. Great application of learning into practice supported great experience and confidence. 7. Great tempo and brilliant shared knowledge - excellent course. 8. Used Alan previously for RGS OSSM - Highly recommended! 9. Alan - his teaching/learning style is superb. 10. Annie digital iPad feedback was an extra level of learning. 11. The content - has prepared me for my new career starting in Cambodia. 12. Practical delivery from a highly experienced Trainer. 13. Learning through discussion and practicals with other learners. 14. The electronic Annies/iPad was an excellent learning tool. bryn walking's next rec first aid course
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Helen Menhinick
22/7/2024 17:43:00
This looks an excellent course Alan and what fantastic feedback. The equipment all looks top quality and used for optimum learning. The layout and structure looks really organised. Everyone is engaged and having fun - a great way to be learning important skills.
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