The Course
The course offers professional training for management and staff of organisations, companies and communities as well as individuals, on the vital aspects of First Aid, to ensure safety at the work place, in the house and in the field.
The Course runs over a period of 3 days, involving both practical and theoretical studies, culminating in a two part examination. Any one course can accommodate up to 20 students.
Academic Requirements
All participants must have a sound comprehension of English, both written and spoken.
Venue
Courses will be held at AMREF’s International Training Centre on Langata Road in Nairobi, unless otherwise agree.
Equipment
The training equipment includes resuscitation mannequins, splints, bandages and others. Where applicable a semi-automatic defibrillator and airway trainer.
Trainers
Each course is conducted by two of our full time flight nurses, who have longstanding teaching experience and several years of working experience on the job. All our flight nurses are qualified and registered nurses with additional degrees in intensive care nursing and trained in Advanced Cardiac, Trauma and Pediatric Life Support.
Costs
The total cost for the course, including meals, tea and coffee, is US$ 1300 for up to 20 participants. However, if the training is held outside Nairobi, the cost is US$ 1500 exclusive of accommodation and transport. Accommodation and transport for the AMREF trainers can be provided by the client or will be charged accordingly. The cost for the course includes all teaching aids, mannequins, first aid equipment and manuals. A complementary quick reference booklet of First Aid techniques accompanies the course and a certificate is issued on successful completion of the course.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Day 1
Introduction
Principles and Practices of Emergency First Aid
* (Basic Aviation Physiology)
TEA BREAK
Breathing and Circulatory Disorders
CPR Theory
LUNCH BREAK
CPR Practice, incl. chocking
* (Defibrillation with semi-automatic defibrillator)
Day 2
Burns and Scalds
Poisoning
Foreign Bodies
TEA BREAK
Management of bleeding
Injuries to Bones, Joints, Muscles and Ligaments
Immobilisation of fractures and bandaging
LUNCH BREAK
Practice - Immobilisation of fractures and bandaging
Day 3
Emergency Childbirth
Brain Disorders
Hypoglycemia
TEA BREAK
Case Scenarios *(In-flight patient management)
Triage
Casualty evacuation
Summary
LUNCH BREAK
Theory Test
Practical Exam
Evaluation
* for flight crew only
