Description

This is a course in “Equestrian Specific” emergency first aid and is taught by first aid professionals that deal with these equestrian related injuries on a daily basis. Where an organisation’s First Aid needs assessment identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners, then this course in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

This course is suitable for anyone working within the equestrian industry (Instructor, groom, eventer or horse owner) wishing to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid.

Accreditations

First Aid Training Co-operative exceed the HSE Employers' Due Diligence requirements for first aid training providers.

We have ISO9001 Certification and are also members of the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations.

You can rely on our quality assured systems for the correct accreditation of your course.

Certificate Validity

3 Years

Course Content List

Emergency First Aid at Work core course content:

  • Vital signs
  • Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents - ABC
  • Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
  • Recovery Positions and other safe airway positions
  • Breathing Problems - cardiac arrest CPR in adults and children, 
  • Heart attack, Angina and other medical emergencies
  • AED / Defibrillator use
  • Choking in adults and children
  • Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for Shock
  • Bandaging issues
  • Minor injury (cuts, splinters, minor burns)
  • Accident reporting

Additional equestrian content varies according to the specific group, but may include a selection from the following: 

  • Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
  • Lyme Disease
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Head Injuries and helmet removal
  • Recognition and Treatment of damage to upper limb injuries 
  • Casualty insulation and protection
  • Safe removal of a rider's protective equipment

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Upcoming Events

  • Wed 9 Jun 2021

    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 5:00 PM
    Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre, Derbyshire
    • £110.00 excl. VAT
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  • Mon 14 Jun 2021

    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 5:00 PM
    Witcham Equestrian Centre, Cambridgeshire
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  • Fri 2 Jul 2021

    1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 5:00 PM
    Stourport Riding School, Worcestershire
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  • Wed 1 Sep 2021

    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 5:00 PM
    Tannoch Stables, Cumbernauld
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  • Mon 13 Sep 2021

    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 5:00 PM
    Northbrook Equestrian Centre, St Neots
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  • Fri 17 Sep 2021

    1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 5:00 PM
    Quob Stables, Southampton
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  • Fri 17 Sep 2021

    1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 5:00 PM
    Springhill Farm, Shropshire
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  • Mon 20 Sep 2021

    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 5:00 PM
    High Cross Equestrian Centre, Leicestershire
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  • Wed 29 Sep 2021

    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 5:00 PM
    Overdale Equestrian, West Oxfordshire
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  • Mon 4 Oct 2021

    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 5:00 PM
    Equine Learning, Warwickshire
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  • Mon 11 Oct 2021

    1 day, Mon 9:00 AM - Mon 5:00 PM
    Anglesey Riding Centre, Anglesey
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  • Sat 16 Oct 2021

    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 5:00 PM
    Woodland Park Equestrian, Norwich
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  • Sat 16 Oct 2021

    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 5:00 PM
    Cousland Park Training and Livery Centre, Midlothian
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  • Thu 21 Oct 2021

    1 day, Thu 9:00 AM - Thu 5:00 PM
    Newton Hall Equitation, Suffolk
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  • Sat 23 Oct 2021

    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 5:00 PM
    Hogholm Stables, Inverurie
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  • Sun 24 Oct 2021

    1 day, Sun 9:00 AM - Sun 5:00 PM
    Kingsleighs Equestrian Centre, Worcester
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  • Wed 27 Oct 2021

    1 day, Wed 9:00 AM - Wed 5:00 PM
    College Cambria, Flintshire
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