
Aviation First Aid
This course can be used as a credit in the BMAA wings scheme.
Intoduction
Naturally it is a good idea for anyone participating in sports to undertake some basic first aid training. How would you react if someone at your flying club was injured, would you be able to help? If you’d be unsure about what to do, don't worry here is your opportunity to learn some essential skills that could make all the difference!
Content / Overview
You will learn about the following topics, including participating in practical elements:
Situation assessment.
Response levels & observation charts.
Airway management, including restrictions.
Resuscitation Adult CPR.
Dealing with Epilepsy.
Differences between heart attack & cardiac arrest.
Use of the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator).
Dressing of wounds.
Correct use of Tourniquets.
Haemostatic bandages and powders (for dealing with bleeds).
Minor burns and scalds.
Anaphylactic shock.
Specifics to the aviation environment, with videos looking at airside and airborne scenarios.
Recognised Qualification
Aviation Relevant
Delivered with flying in mind by giving specific examples and scenarios. We have taken topics and applied them to the aviation environment. The course will consider places such as aircraft hangars/workshops (used for inspections, storage and maintenance) as well as general airfield operations for clubs and flying schools, generally covering all aspects of airfield life and the types of issues that can occur.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone engaged in the business of flying, in particular instructors, school operators, inspectors and check pilots. Naturally these courses are highly suitable for anyone involved in flying, regardless of what they actually fly.
Provider
First Safety Training - Cambridge
The provider of this course is a current and enthusiastic Microlight pilot, who previously served in the RAF. He is a fully qualified and certified health and safety practitioner, teacher and assessor with nearly two decades of experience in the safety and training industry.
Location(s)
BMAA HQ - The Bullring, Deddington, Banbury, Oxford, OX15 0TT
Stoke Medway Airfield - Burrows Lane, Middle Stoke, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9RN
East of Scotland Microlights - East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5LE
Price / Booking / Availability
Next course @ BMAA: TBC
BMAA Members - £80 (inc vat)
Non Members - £95 (inc vat)
Next course @ Rochester: TBC
BMAA Members - TBC
Non Members - TBC
Next course @ EOSM: TBC
BMAA Members - TBC
Non Members - TBC
To register your interest in this course please call 01869 338888 or email using the button below
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