ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management

ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management

ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management is a comprehensive first aid training programme for those working in remote or offshore environments.

Delegates will learn key lifesaving skills in response to common emergencies and minor medical complaints.

The course includes advanced airway management using various airway adjuncts, the use of bag, valve and mask equipment, and oxygen resuscitation scenarios.

Delegates are given ample opportunity to practice the proper application of a wide range of skills. This is underpinned with an emphasis on scenario-based training such as a turbine tower, at height and in areas of restricted movement.

Course Objectives

Delegates completing an ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management training course will be able to;

• Effectively administer advanced first aid techniques
• Support a physical or virtual paramedic or doctor
• Manage an incident which needs an advanced first aider in the absence or delay of urgent medical care

Course Content

An ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management training course includes;

1. Teleconference management and Interaction
2. Incident management
3. Triage
4. Casualty assessment and monitoring
5. Dealing with collapse
6. Airway management
7. Selections and use of airway devices
8. CPR
9. CPR using bag, valve and mask
10. Oxygen and Entonox administration
11. Significant blood loss and the use of tourniquets
12. Shock
13. Muscular/skeletal injury
14. Burns
15. Abdominal trauma
16. Pelvic trauma
17. Limb fractures – use of traction splints
18. Head injury
19. Spinal injury and immobilisation using cervical collars
20. Eye injury
21. Suffering from the effects of temperature extremes
22. Crush injury
23. Suspension Intolerance
24. Stroke
25. Heart Attack
26. Anaphylaxis and simulation of epipen administration
27. Angina
28. Skills and scenario sessions utilising the content
29. Rescue and escort responsibilities
30. Rescue from height scenarios using industry recognised

Prerequisites

In order to complete an ITC Advanced First Aid and Incident Management training course, delegates must hold:

• Valid and in-date GWO First Aid certificate
• Valid and in-date GWO Working at Height certificate