A two day, uncertificated  first aid course, aimed at cavers who would like to learn and practice first aid skills suitable for an underground environment. 

Day One will be spent learning theory and practical skills above ground
 

Day Two will be spent underground putting these skills together in a more realistic setting.   

Training will focus on keeping a casualty safe and warm, moving and positioning them to maintain airway and breathing plus improvisation of first aid equipment.  The aim is to get cavers thinking about the kit they carry and help improve their knowledge and skills should they encounter a first aid emergency underground.

Suitable for:  Any caver who would like to learn first aid appropriate for a caving environment. No previous first aid knowledge required

Format: A two day course - one day classroom based, the second underground

Trainer: Nicky Credland of React Fast First Aid

Topics covered:         

• Incident Priorities & Scene safety
• Primary and secondary surveys of casualty
• Vital Signs
• Sending for help
• Recovery Position
• CPR and Drowning
• Choking
• Bleeding and Shock - including treatment of Catastrophic bleeding
• Broken bones and dislocations
• Head, chest and spinal injuries
• Hypothermia
• Other medical emergencies - Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma
• Improvisation of equipment 
• Moving casualties
• Prioritisation and Triage 

Candidate prerequisites:Caving experience. Previous first aid knowledge helpful but not essential.

Meeting instructions: 9.00am to 5.30pm each day. Day One meet TBC. Day Two to be confirmed

To bring: Day One - comfortable clothing which you don't mind getting a bit dirty/wet. Some training will be done outside so bring waterproof clothing.  Day Two - full caving kit including SRT kit, helmets etc., Coffee and tea will be provided on Day One.  Please bring lunch both days and your own drink Day Two.