First aid training with AMN Training Sussex

Travelling Abroad / Backpackers Healthcare Advice

Thinking of travelling abroad and worried about healthcare risks ? On a gap-year & thinking of touring some out-of-the-way places ?

This First Aid Course is ideal for individuals who are travelling abroad, such as gap year students or those planning an adventure holiday. This course is suited to those with little or no previous first aid knowledge.

By the end of the course you will have an understanding of basic first aid, be able to deal with life saving situations and develop the skills needed to treat everyday illness or accidents with confidence. It is very focused on self care.

Topics covered:

Pre-trip health advice including what to take with you
Safety awareness whilst travelling
Dealing with bites & stings (including rabies)
Personal health like food poisoning, dehydration, heat stroke
Blood borne & S.T.D. (sexually transmitted disease)
Basic Life Support
Treatment of an unconscious casualty (recovery position)
Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is bleeding or shocked
Assessment and treatment of fractures, dislocations and head injuries
Assessment and treatment of burns, eye injury, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and severe allergic reaction will be covered in this course.