16hr
Film and TV Set First Aid Course
Eco Medic deliver 2 day First Aid course resulting in a HSE Certificate in First Aid which is valid for 3 years. This excellent hands-on first aid training will take you from the office to the set or location.
A 16 hour practical, scenario based course designed as an introduction to first aid in the office, at home, a studio or on location. This is not a ‘death by PowerPoint’ type course.
We will use a range of scenarios in both the classroom and studio and or outdoor location, so you'll get to experience being a first responder in a variety of situations, giving you greater confidence and safety.
Every participant will receive in-depth training that is not only essential for those partaking in low risk filming, but for all emergency medical first aid situations.
The course will cover
• Aims and Principles of First Aid, Safety, Infection Avoidance
• Incident Management, Assessing and Managing Your Casualty on set/location
• Unresponsive Casualties, Basic Life Support and CPR, Recovery Position, Seizures, Choking, Drowning
• External Bleeding, Shock, Minor Injuries (Geared Towards a Remote Environment)
• Injuries to Bones, Muscles and Joints (Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains and Strains)
• Head and Spinal Injuries, Chest Injuries
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Tick Borne Infection
• Anaphylaxis
• Medical Emergencies (Heart Attack, AED – Defibrillator Training, Stroke, Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes)
• Cold Injuries Including Hypothermia and Other Outdoor Environmental Hazards, Hyperthermia
• First Aid Kits
There is a continuous assessment throughout the course.
Qualification:
The qualification meets the
Emergency First Aid at Work - FAA Level 3.
Suitable for anyone wanting to be appointed First Aid representative at the office or on location /set on low level shoots’.
No previous experience is necessary.
Please contact me for course details, timings and costs.