First Aid for Cyclists - Level 1 (VTQ)

Cyclists are at an increased risk of accidents and are more likely to stop at another accident. When dealing with a cycling 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. The course can be taught locally or at your local cycle club.

This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

The course covers the issues that are likely to be found by cyclists.

All our first aid courses fully meet the latest UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements.

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 as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Course Details…

1-3hours contact time / 1/2Day

Course delivery:

• At a suitable location in your work place

• Arranged alternative location

• Online Learning Option also available

Fee’s

• Start from £22 per person Online or £45 in person

• Group booking discounts available

• Day rate courses for groups of 12 persons available

Suitable for….

• Professional cyclists and teams

• Cycle clubs

• Cycle associations

• Families

• Schools

• Colleges

CPD Certified…

  CPD Certified - 3.0 hours

This course comes with 3.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 53 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

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 as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Course Content…

Below is the content of the online course. Classroom courses may vary slightly.

• Introduction to Cycle First Aid

• Scene Safety

• DRAB and the ABCDs

• Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position

• Adult CPR introduction

• Adult CPR

• Chest compressions only

• AED Introduction

• Heart Attack

• Heart Attack Position

• Bleeding Control

• Embedded Objects

• Adult Fractures

• Head Injuries and treatment

• Head Injury

• Spinal Injury

• Spinal Recovery Position