HEARTSTART

Here at CHMAS, we firmly believe that everyone should have the chance to learn valuable life saving skills and we are pleased to be accredited to run the Heathstart scheme through the British Heart Foundation (BHF)

The Heartstart courses are provided free of charge and typically last for two to three hours. You will be provided with 'hands on' practical training to deal with:

Completion of the course will give you the simple skills needed in a life threatening emergency that could help you to save the life of someone you love. Also, if you can do CPR, then it more than doubles the chances of survival for someone who has a cardiac arrest.

To date over 3.5 million people have received this training so come along and join them.

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DofE FIRST AID

If you have a group undertaking a DofE expedition, the Expedition Training Framework requires the participants to have appropriate knowledge of First Aid for the environment they will be travelling in. Chmas has developed a bespoke first aid course that will make sure your group will know what to do in an emergency.

Content

Current guidance from the Expedition Frameworks (Oct 2015) recommends that participants have received training in the following:

• Action in an emergency - resuscitation, airway, breathing
  and circulation;
• Recognition and treatment of hypothermia and heatstroke;
• The treatment of wounds and bleeding;
• Treatment for shock;
• The treatment of blisters, cuts, abrasions, minor burns and
  scalds, headaches, insect bites, sunburn, splinters;
• The recognition of more serious conditions such as sprains,
  strains, dislocations and broken limbs;
• Knowing what to do in the case of an accident or emergency;
• Summoning help - what people need to know, telephoning for
  help, written message; and
• Getting help, self-help and waiting for help to arrive, keeping
  safe and warm, helping people to find you.

CHMAS has facilitated many expeditions and is therefore well placed to provide first aid training for your group in and fun and informative way so that participants will have the confidence to deal with any first aid emergencies that they encounter

Certification

The participants will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance from CHMAS detailing the syllabus covered or if you prefer we can certificate the course through the British Heart Foundation - Heartstart Scheme or Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Life Saver scheme.

Course Costs

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AED FIRST RESPONDER

Our AED training course typically lasts for half a day and provides practical hands on skills to get with an automated external defibrillator (AED). AED's are now in place at many workplaces and leisure areas and knowing how to use one could dramatically improve the survival rate for someone who is having a cardiac arrest.

Content

The course covers the following topics:

• Safety of self, bystanders and casualty;
• Vital signs conscious level, breathing, colour & temperature;
• Accident procedure & safe airway position;
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and
• Use of an AED.

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) AED Training certificate, which is valid for one year.

Course Dates & Cost

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REC BASIC

Our one day Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Basic First Aid Course will cover the practical live saving skills needed by those working in the outdoor environment. This award is recognised by the British Canoe Union and is also suitable for the MLTUK indoor climbing and coaching awards.

Content

We will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal with first aid emergencies in a systematic way through instruction and hands on practical scenarios.
The course covers the following topics:

• Being Safe - best practice including prevention of cross-
  infection;
• Vital Signs - temperature, colour, pulse, breathing, level of
  consciousness;
• Incident Handling - a systematic approach to problem solving
  & decision making;
• Unconsciousness - managing the unconscious casualty to
  ensure a safe airway;
• CPR & Choking - dealing with the non breathing casualty
  including drowning;
• Wounds & Bleeding - dealing with external & internal bleeding
  and shock; and
• Monitoring - Casualty Cards & monitoring plus hand over to
  rescue services.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by ongoing practical assessment by the tutor throughout the course and a short multi choice question paper.

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Level 1 Certificate in Basic First Aid, which is valid for three years. It is also possible to dual certificate course so that candidates also receive an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate which meets the requirements to become a

Course Dates & Costs

These courses are run on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can give you a completive price using our

REC EMERGENCY

Our Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Emergency First Aid Course covers practical skills needed by those working in Remote, Wilderness and Mountain & Outdoor situations. It is recognised by most Outdoor National Governing Bodies Instructor Awards including Canoeing and Kayaking (BCU) and Mountaineering and Rock Climbing (MLTUK).

Content

We will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal with first aid emergencies in a systematic way through instruction and hands on practical scenarios. The course covers the following topics:

• Being Safe - best practice including prevention of cross-
  infection;
• Vital Signs - temperature, colour, pulse, breathing, level of
  consciousness;
• Incident Handling - a systematic approach to problem solving
  & decision making;
• Unconsciousness - managing the unconscious casualty to
  ensure a safe airway;
• CPR & Choking - dealing with the non breathing casualty
  including drowning;
• Wounds & Bleeding - dealing with external & internal bleeding
  and shock;
• Major Injuries - treating head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis,
  leg & arm injuries;
• Soft Tissue Injuries - to muscles & joints including
  dislocations;
• Monitoring - Casualty Cards & monitoring plus hand over to
  rescue services;
• Remote Issues - improvisation techniques when you have
  nothing else available;
• Cold and Heat - dealing with hypothermia, hyperthermia and
  burns;
• Medical Emergencies - angina, heart attack, stroke, asthma,
  diabetes, epilepsy, bites, stings and anaphylaxis;
• First Aid Regulations - some awareness including first aid
  kits.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by ongoing practical assessment by the tutor throughout the course and a short multi choice question paper. Certification Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid, which is valid for three years. It is also possible to dual certificate course so that candidates also receive an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate which meets the requirements to become a workplace First Aider.

Course Dates & Costs

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REC ADVANCED

Our two day Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Advanced First Aid Course is designed to top up the skills of the REC Emergency First Aid Course for those who work in remote, wilderness and mountain outdoor situations.

Content

The content of this course is being developed in conjunction with Alan Ward of Bigfoot Services and we hope to deliver these courses in early 2018. Please watch this space for more information.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by ongoing practical assessments by the tutor throughout the course along with a few short question papers.

Certification

 Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Level 4 Advanced First Aid certificate, which is valid for three years. It is also possible to dual certificate course so that candidates also receive an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate which meets the requirements to become a workplace First Aider.

Course Dates and Cost

These courses are run on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can give you a completive price.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID at WORK

Our 18 hour FAW course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for qualifications of workplace First Aiders. It will also provide you with a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work.

Course Content

The course will provide you with fundamental live saving skills and then show you how to apply them through a systematic approach to first aid through instruction and practical scenarios:-

• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
• Assessment of the situation
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Poisoning
• Burns
• Epilepsy
• Head injuries & Chest injuries
• Asthma
• Stroke
• Eye injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Diabetes
• Basic hygiene in first aid
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Resuscitation
• Heart attacks / Angina
• Bleeding control
• Minor injuries
• Choking
• Shock (including anaphylaxis)
• Seizures

Assessment

First Aid at Work courses are externally assessed by external assessors by observation of practical skills and oral questions.

Accreditation

Our courses are delivered through Rescue & Emergency Care (REC) who meet the standards specified by the HSE for Due Diligence for first aid providers.

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Level 3 First Aid At Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Course Dates & Costs

These courses are run on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can give you a completive price using our :-Contact Details

FIRST AID at WORK

Our 6 hour EFAW course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for qualifications of workplace First Aiders.

Content

The course will provide you with fundamental live saving skills and then show you how to apply them through a systematic approach to first aid through instruction and practical scenarios. The course content will include:-

• Incident assessment
• Calling for help
• Treatment of the unconscious casualty
• CPR techniques
• Choking
• Treatment of bleeding
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Medical emergencies
• Minor injury (cuts, splinters, minor burns)
• Accident reporting

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by ongoing practical assessment by the tutor throughout the course and a short multi choice question paper. Accreditation Our courses are delivered through Rescue & Emergency Care (REC) who meet the standards specified by the HSE for Due Diligence for first aid providers.

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to a Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Emergency First Aid At Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Course Dates & Costs

These courses are run on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can give you a completive price using our :-Contact Details