Catastrophic Bleed Control

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This is an excellent course designed for First Aiders who are involved in High Risk Environments. This 3 hour course will provide learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control. including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administrating first aid in a high risk environment Learners must hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate in order to attend the course. Duration A 3-hour course consisting of theory and practical work. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including: • Equipment • Primary survey • Catastrophic bleeding • Haemostatic dressings • Tourniquets • Top-to-toe survey • Environmental issues • Handover to the emergency services Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a non-regulated certificate of achievement where the required level of attainment has been met. Numbers A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course. Age limit Learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age to attend the course

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