Objectives of the course- The aim of this EFAR Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid or to refresh current EFA skills through theoretical and practical training so that Delegates can administer safe and effective Enhanced First Aid in the wind industry;
- Identifying and explaining normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body;
- Demonstrating understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment;
- Delivering immediate enhanced first aid to stabilise the casualty, to include but not limited to:
– Stopping life-threatening bleeding
– Establishing and maintaining an airway
– Knowing the indications for and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
– Using basic and advanced First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
– Resuscitation
– Using standardised methodologies, specifically the Primary and Secondary Survey - based on the "C"-A-B-C-D-E principle
- Assessing the casualty, for injury or acute illness, to determine if medical advice and external-to-incident support is required; to include but not limited to:
– Life-threatening bleeding, circulatory disorder,
– Impaired consciousness,
– Compromised airway, breathing, too slow or too fast,
– Immediate life-threatening illnesses and other health problems especially with severe pain.
- Delivering immediate enhanced first aid to stabilise the casualty, to include but not limited to:
– Stopping life-threatening bleeding
– Establishing and maintaining an airway
– Knowing the indications for and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
– Using basic and advanced First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
– Resuscitation
– Using standardised methodologies, specifically the Primary and Secondary Survey - based on the "C"-A-B-C-D-E principle
- Assessing the casualty, for injury or acute illness, to determine if medical advice and external-to-incident support is required; to include but not limited to:
– Life-threatening bleeding, circulatory disorder,
– Impaired consciousness,
– Compromised airway, breathing, too slow or too fast,
– Immediate life-threatening illnesses and other health problems especially with severe pain.