First Aid For Motorcyclists

This is not your usual course. It is about stabilising the hurt rider until professional help arrives.

Course background:
The St John First Aid For Motorcyclists course has been designed for riders. The content of the course has been chosen to meet the specific first aid requirements of motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs. It teaches the participants the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to an ill or injured motorcycle rider.

Cost per student:
$90

Course duration:
Seven hours, 8am-4pm with an hour lunch break

Course sizes:
Between 14 and 24 students

Award:
Participants of the course will be awarded a letter of attendance and a cloth patch to be worn on riding leathers.

Course contents:
* Recognition and management of the unconscious rider
* Management of trauma including
- bleeding (internal and external),
- shock,
- chest injuries
* When and how to remove a motorcycle helmet
* Resuscitation of the unconscious non-breathing casualty
* Management of the casualty:
1. With chest pain
2. Asthma
3. Diabetic who has become ill
4. Allergic reaction
5. Management of fractures