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ITC First Aid

Road User Courses

Course Type: Motorcyclist First Aid

Course Overview

First Aid For Motorcyclists
The motorcyclist may well be the first on the scene in a lonely location and is often faced with daunting decisions not typically covered on a work based first aid course, especially if the casualty is another biker.

Emergency Action - Motorbike Specific First Aid
This course uses 'Systems First Aid' and provides the knowledge and skills to manage incidents involving motorcycle casualty's safely until emergency medical help arrives.

Industry Recognition and Support
This course receives wide support from both individuals and organisations involved with motorcycling. Including:
• Dept of Transport THINK campaign
• BMF – British Motorcycle Federation
• MAG UK
• Ogri Ltd
• Motorcycle UK Ltd
• IAM/ROADA Group
• WTRA – Welsh Trial Riders Association
• Martin Hillier - Gloucestershire Constabulary

Course Duration
1 - day

Delivery
This course typically is delivered by two experienced professional trainers at least one of who is a biker. Using modern training methods and resources this course follows latest guidelines and best first Aid practice. Bring your own leathers and helmets.

Content
Safe best practice, protecting the scene
Moving and handling techniques
A systematic approach to incident management
Unconsciousness, causes and treatment
External bleeding, internal bleeding and shock
Resuscitation procedures including choking
Spinal management
Helmet removal, when to and how to
Simulated incidents, using your own bike gear

Package
Interactive hands on practical training
Normally two professional trainers
One CPR training manikin per 2 participants
Easy to follow individual course manual
An ITC certificate valid for 3 years

Cost
Course fees vary according to location, venue etc.

Revalidation
This certificate is revalidated by attending another 'Emergency Action for Motorcyclists' course in 3 years time.