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GWO Enhanced First Aid - Refresher
Our GWO approved Enhanced First Aid Refresher course provides the knowledge and skills to administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving first aid measures to save a life and give assistance in remote areas. Delegates will learn how to use advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation services to provide ongoing care to an ill or injured casualty, while waiting for handover to professional emergency rescue teams.
OVERVIEW
Price Per Person: £360.00 + VAT
Length: 2 Days
Trainer to Delegate Ratio: 1:6
Location: Guardian Sheerness
Certificate Validity: 2 Years
The aim of the GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher course is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and practical skills to administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas, while waiting for professional rescue services to arrive.
Prerequisites: To complete a GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) course, delegates must:
- Be WINDA registered before arriving for the course
- Medically and physically fit to complete practical scenarios
- Current valid certificate must be shown on arrival of the course booking to be eligible for a refresher course
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the importance of carrying out basic and enhanced first aid in a safe manner, in accordance with local legislation and according to European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
- Administer safe, effective, and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation, while having regard for personal protection.
- Identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body.
- Demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency, in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment.
- Deliver immediate medical/rescue assistance providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty's condition
- Prepare the casualty for transfer to nominated evacuation/rescue point.
- Act as a leader in first aid situations.
Participants Will Receive:
- Certificate lasting 2 years
- Direct support from the Guardian training team and Guardian Fall customer service
Important Information:
Health:
All personnel participating in GWO Basic Safety Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. Delegates will be required to sign a statement stating that they are medically fit to participate in safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under the influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol
Equipment:
Comfortable clothing for practical exercises and scenarios
Documents Required:
- Photo ID
- GWO WINDA
- Registration Details
Industries
Wind Energy
Compliance
Accredited by the Global Wind Organization
Local amenities
Guardian Training Academy - Sheerness, Kent, UK
Queen Phillipa Bed & Breakfast
Queen Phillipa High St, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5AQ
View on Google Maps01795 228 756
GWO Enhanced First Aid - Refresher
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