St. John Ambulance London

Courses for the general public

Who should attend

Motorcyclists who wish to learn about what to do in emergency situations they may encounter.

What they will learn

During the 41/2-hour course participants will be shown how to assess an emergency situation, determine the
priorities and manage the whole scene. This includes details about how to make the area safe for the casualties
and yourself, getting help and giving accurate information to the emergency services, all of which are critical in
this situation. This course is not designed to train people in complete First Aid.

Course content

- Specific emergency treatment issues - when to move and when not to move a casualty.
- Definitive advice as to when and when not to remove a helmet.
- Secondary survey - rapid assessment of a casualty.
- How to assess who needs treatment first.
- A brief introduction to shock and how to deal with it at the scene.
- Assessing bleeding and how to slow the flow rate.
- Recognition and immobilisation of fractures.
- Assessing burns, relieving pain and protecting for future treatment.
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Recognition of head injuries and scene of accident action.

Course duration

41/2 hours, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Price per person

Scheduled course £36.50+VAT
At your premises £36.50+VAT (minimum 10)