WS012 : Team and Two Person Spine Board Use

Duration

1 day (8 hours)

Description

Designed for qualified personnel who want to learn how to utilise their facilities spine board to manage a spinal injury with either a full team or just one helper.

Objective

To introduce personnel to the knowledge and skills required for efficient and safe use of the spine board and cervical collar in use at their facility working as a team and with just two personnel.

Syllabus

• Repetition of spinal anatomy and physiology
• Theory of recovery from the bottom of the pool after spinal injury
• Rescue breathing with face mask for spinal injuries
• Cervical collar theory and application
• Spine board and head immobilisation theory
• Spine board application for standing casualty
• Action for vomit with spine board
• Collar, board and head immobilisation with team in pool
• 2-person spinal management

Training Methods

Lectures / demonstrations / practical exercise

Student Assessment

• Continuous assessment, candidates must show competency in the above skills throughout the course
• Completion of course worksheets and a MCQP
• Practical rescue skills assessment

Validity

2 years from date of successful completion of the course, provided continuous practice is undertaken and recorded.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years on course beginning
• Hold a current recognised Lifeguard qualification

Dates

As per schedule or as arranged with Corporate Groups.

Cost

Individual rates as well as corporate packages are structured to suit the needs of our clients. Please contact +971 04 33 22 555 or email hs@firstsg.com for a solution to your training needs.