Accreditation – RQF Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

This course is aimed at Nordic Walking Instructors and Walk Leaders wishing to venture into the outdoors teaching or leading Nordic Walking Groups.

This course is a one- day programme equipping you with the skills to deal with major and minor emergencies. It will give you the confidence to prioritise casualties and administer the relevant treatment in an outdoor environment.

Course Content

Dealing with emergency situations
Checking the group/medical information and equipment
Casualty communication
Contacting emergency rescue services

The initial assessment

• Assessing for danger
• Response checks
• Calling for help
• The management of the airway
• Checking for breathing

Secondary assessment, dealing with an unconscious casualty

• Body checks
• Recovery position
• Cardiac conditions
• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
• The chain of survival
• Choking protocols

Dealing with a casualty who has:

• Sustained a bleed
• Shock
• Broken bones, fractures and dislocations

Head and neck injuries

• Concussion
• Compression
• Skull fracture
• Spinal fracture

Transportation of casualties

• Log roll and blanket lifts
• Improvised stretchers
• Methods of carriage

Practical Scenario Training

This allows you to enhance your leadership qualities and group management; you will learn how to prioritise which casualty needs what treatment and how to protect the remainder of your group, an excellent training medium.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed on their practical skills throughout the course with the completion of a multiple choice question paper at the end of the day.