First aid training course

This is a one day course with Wolverest group that provides a certificate in basic first aid. It is based at their training centre in Swindon. Read our first aid story to see why training can really make a difference.

It will cost £40 per person inclusive. Meeting at 9:30am at the Wolverest Training school.  21 Cherry Orchard North,  Kembrey Park,  Swindon, Wiltshire,   SN2 8UH. Details such as lunch are not confirmed yet.

To book a place please contact tom at mbswindon co uk or contact via the Facebook event page.

Room for 10 people on a first come, first served basis

Topics covered:

• Initial care of the scene and patient
  • Fears of first aid
  • Road safety
  • Barriers – gloves and face shields
  • Initial assessment
  • Breathing unconscious patient and recovery position
• Cardiac problems
  • One rescuer CPR
  • Chest compressions only
  • CPR hand over to a second rescuer
• Other primary care problems
  • Choking
  • Serious bleeding and types of wounds
  • Shock
  • Spinal injury
  • Snatch rescue (removing a patient from a dangerous situation)
• Specific injury management
  • Breaks and fractures
  • Embedded objects
  • Eye injuries
  • Sunburn
  • Head injury and helmet removal
  • Hypothermia
  • Chest injury