An 18 hour course. The Emergency Care outdoor first aid course (REC3) is designed to introduce a systematic method of applying Emergency Care to those that are found suddenly unwell or injured. The method of learning is practically based intermixed with scenarios of real situations.

The course includes:

Deciding how to deal with an accident or incident

A system to cope with all incidents as safely as possible

Assessing a casualty

The fundamental workings of the body, in particular the heart, lungs and airway

Awareness of delayed medical help and adverse environmental conditions

Content

First aid training with the Emergency Care 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 • AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training

Environment:

heat stress • cold stress • hot injuries • cold injuries

Illness:

chest pain • stroke • asthma • epilepsy • diabetes

Injury:

head • spine • chest • abdomen • pelvis • bones • soft tissue • eye

Rescue:

transportation • communication

To accommodate the ISA/RYA syllabus our Outdoor course includes understanding the differential for drowning, immersion and seasickness.

Assessment/Examinations: This module will be based on 100% continuous assessment. Assessment over 20 week duration will consist of two realistic Case Studies and a documented assignment which will concentrate on the creation of a three-year strategy for a sports club. The participants will be grouped into teams at the outset and their ability to Sports Club Administration perform as a team member will also be assessed.

Entry Requirements: Experience as a sports club member in a club in Co Tipperary.

Date: 23th/24th April 2022

Time:  9-8.00pm

Cost:

Tipperary Club - €75 + online booking fee