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This Course aims to introduce First Aid to the caver with emphasis on the immediate on-the-spot response.
- The course is run over one day.
- Caving equipment will not be supplied on the course.
Course Programme
The caver will
be introduced to the following common injuries:
The not so serious:
- Foreign bodies in eyes
- Exhaustion
- Dehydration
- Wounds
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Contusions
- Minor bruises
The more serious:
- Hypothermia
- Sprains, dislocations
- Fractures
- neck and spine
- long bones (limbs)
- other bones
- Shock
- Cessation of Respiration
- Cessation of Heart beat
Non-trauma problems:
- Weils Disease
- Diabetes
- Asthma
The First aid kit and the Caver:
A discussion session
The
Candidate
It is designed to suit all levels of caver though introduction is on a very
basic level
The
Qualification
There are no qualifications necessary for this course other than a basic interest.
The
Training
This course is based on the Rescue Emergency Care Lifesaver course which represents
the foundation level for Basic and Advanced First Aid.
The Equipment
There is no equipment necessary for this course
The
Trainers
All trainers will be WEMT or REC Trainer level standard.
This course will be certificated by REC.
Application can be made directly to [email protected]
