Trauma Technician
This course is only available for discrete group bookings.
This is a bespoke 3 to 4 Day program focusing on advanced interventions for the management of serious incidents with the expectation of long term management of the casualty at scene. It is expected that the candidates will have previous experience and valid first aid qualifications.
The course will be a mix of taught theory, practical demonstration, skill stations and realistic scenarios.
Below is a guide as to what could be covered, however, where possible we aim to tailor the content, delivery style and contextual setting to your needs.
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Day 1 Incident Management Scene Assessment Mechanism of Injury Casualty Assessment Communication Reporting Revision of Basic Life Support Airway Management Suction & Airways (OPA, NPA, iGel) Oxygen & Entonox |
Day 2 Severe Bleeding Internal Bleeding Shock Management Heart Conditions Defibrillation Head Injury Spinal Injury Chest Injury Pelvic Injury
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Day 3 Fractures / Dislocations Splints / Traction Heat Stroke Burns Hypothermia Frostbite / Cryogenic Burns Transportation / Packaging
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Optional Day 4 Medical-Legal Issues Control & Handling of Medications Tele-Medicine IV Fluid Therapy
Management of Illness Common Medical Conditions
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Certification
This is certificated by Real First Aid Ltd. We have found it better for us and our customers to keep control of the content and delivery. This affords us the flexibility to tailor the content and structure of the course to the customers needs and allows us to respond to changes in guidance and protocols quickly, as they develop in the industry.
The content of each course is detailed on the certificate, clearly providing evidence of the candidates training experience.
Accountability
The content is in line with current guidelines issued by:
- United Kingdom Resuscitation Council
- Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC)
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Manual of Core Material
Venue
Training can be delivered here in Pembrokeshire or at your venue. Because of the practical nature of the course it is ideally delivered with access to the normal or anticipated working environment of the candidates, be that a petrochemical plant, maritime environment or any other high-risk or remote environment.
