Senior First Aid Certificate

This class is useful not only for sailing but at home, work and around the community. This certificate is recognised in the workplace.

Content:

o Apply the principles of first aid

o Recognition and management of emergency situations

o Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

o Treatment of infection, shock, fractures, bleeding and burns

o Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold

o Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy

o Management of common medical emergencies

o Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

Where: Nedlands Yacht Club

When: To be announced early in the 2010 season (after September 2010). Two Saturdays, 9am to 4pm - both days attendance is required.

Certification:

On successful completion, participants will obtain a SLSWA Senior First Aid Certificate, SLSWA Resuscitation Certificate and Statement of Attainment that includes the following units of competence:

o HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR

o HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

o HLTFA301A Apply first aid

By: Surf Life Saving WA (course will be targeted at water safety and resuscitation)

Cost: $70 Members, $142 Non-members (payable to Wendy two weeks before course starts)

Numbers: Minimum 8, Maximum 15 First come first served basis