First Aid course for bikers

teuma86 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Karma :

Hi All

I have came across some information saying St Johns are doing a First Aid Course aimed at bikers.
Includes
* Bleeding.
* Casualty movements.
* Communication and hygiene.
* Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Crash helmet removal.
* Emergencies in public.
* Head injury.
* Primary survey.
* Rescue breaths.
* Shock.
* Unconscious casualty.

https://www.sja.org.uk/sja/training-courses/courses-for-the-general-public/motorcyclists.aspx

Do you think it can be useful to attend being a biker?

LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Its a stripped down version of the First Aid at Work course.

If your work are willing to pay for you to do the full 4 day course, I'd go for that. It's valid for 3 years.

Though it doesn't cover helmet removal.
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Towton 1461 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Karma :

It's better than nothing, LH-ER5.

I did a St Johns one-day general first aid course a
while back and it certainly made me feel confident
that I'd be of some help. (Rather than just staring at
the accident victim and praying that the ambulance
wouldn't be too long.)

So if you've got the time, I'd say do it.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

The closest one they have to london is Havant Confused

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ZBD · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Karma :

I did the St John course a few years back so mine has expired but it was absolutely invaluable (and enjoyable) and wouldn't think twice about retaking it - shame the nearest one to me is Shrewsbury, 55 miles away, would have thought there'd be something in Liverpool or Manchester
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Just got mine, work paid for it. Very Happy

Seen helmet removal before, it's tricky, but a necessary evil if you want to check their breathing and maintain their airway.
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Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

WTF? The Leicester one costs £600 and is 9am till 5pm?!?!

All the other are around 40 quid and 9 till 1pm, what the hell is that all about? Confused

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monty · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

I did a first aid course a few years ago

shame that if you do something your liable.

funny how no one at my work wants an extra 20p an hour to be a recognised first aider Laughing

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Nixon · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Karma :

there well ran courses. and know a few people that have both taught and taken part, and they speak highly of it, so if you like the sound then go for it Thumbs Up

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But it really gripes me that they teach helmet removal! If anyone removes my helmet then i expect them to be fully prepared and have the equipment to provide full immobilisation and a full CNS examination, and be able to appreciate and recognise the MOIs involved and the complex A and P.
At the end of the day most injurys that can cause me to stop breathing while riding a bike is going to be catastrophic and a firstaider or "BikeAider" is going to be ineffective.
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but as i say its a good course and i would recommend anyone who feels confident to learn first aid to do so Wink