First Aid Course
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors or those instructing outside who require a first aid certificate to validate NGB awards such as SPA or Mountain Leader
What you will learn
The course aims to teach or refresh your knowledge of basic first aid, giving you confidence to deal with first aid emergencies when out climbing, kayaking or other outdoor pursuits.
Course content
First aid training with the REC scheme is easy and fun. The course is progressive by building on each session, introducing new scenarios to test all techniques for:
Emergency: vital signs • emergency action • airway • unconscious • choking • bleeding •
breathing and circulation • cpr
Injury: head • spine • chest • abdomen • pelvis • bones • soft tissue • eye
Rescue: transportation • communication
Environment: heat stress • cold stress • hot injuries • cold injuries
Illness: chest pain • stroke • asthma • epilepsy • diabetes
Certification
The Emergency first aid course is certified for three years and is an entry point for the REC scheme (for those wanting advanced first aid courses). It is an approved course for RYA, BCU, MLTB.
We recommend an Annual Refresher course to keep these skills up to date.
NB: This is a two day course. Your booking will only reference the first day of two consecutive days.
Contact reception@glasgowclimbingcentre.co.uk for more information. Or click to book.
