First Aid for Cyclists / Motorcyclists

This course is based on our First aid course but tailored to meet specific problems and dangers faced by both cyclists and motorcyclists.

First aid for all cycle users

Cyclists are at an increased risk to accidents and are more likely to stop at another accident. When dealing with a cycle accident there is also the risk of being hit by another vehicle. This course is aimed at all cyclists whether you race or use your cycle in town. This course covers basic life support skills and the specific problems that are faced by cyclists that they will deal with. The course can be taught locally or at your local cycle club.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement.:

Initial care of the scene and patient
- Fears of first aid
- Road safety
- Barriers – gloves and face shields
- Initial assessment
- Breathing unconscious patient and recovery position
Cardiac problems
- One rescuer CPR
- Chest compressions only
- CPR hand over to a second rescuer
Other primary care problems
- Choking
- Serious bleeding and types of wounds
- Shock
- Spinal injury
- Snatch rescue (removing a patient from a dangerous situation)
Specific injury management
- Breaks and fractures
- Embedded objects
- Eye injuries
- Sunburn
- Head injury and helmet removal
- Chest injury

First aid for all motorcycle users

Motorcyclists are at an increased risk of accidents and more likely to stop at another bike accident. Dealing with motorcycle accidents has other risks as you will be by a busy road and could be hit by another vehicle. This specialist course covers basic life support skills as well as other injuries that could affect motorcyclists as well as safety by the roadside when dealing with an accident. This is a one day course and can be carried out locally or at your club.

Curriculum:

Initial care of the scene and patient
- Fears of first aid
- Road safety
- Barriers – gloves and face shields
- Initial assessment
- Unconscious breathing patient and recovery position
Cardiac problems
- One rescuer CPR
- Chest only compressions
- Handing over to a second rescuer
Other primary care first aid problems
- Adult choking
- Serious bleeding and types of wounds
- Shock
- Spinal injury management
- Snatch rescue (removing someone from a dangerous situation)
- Helmet Removal – Open and Full Face
Specific injury management
- Breaks and fractures
- Embedded objects
- Eye injuries
- Head injuries and helmet removal
- Chest injuries

Next courses: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) London, Theobalds Rd. FULL! Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Saffron Walden, July date TBC.

First Aid for Cyclists / Motorcyclists

First aid for all cycle users

First aid for all motorcycle users

Next courses: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) London, Theobalds Rd. FULL!

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Saffron Walden, July date TBC.