GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID REFRESHER TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 MODULE
2020-10-01_TSR_EFAR_V02.1
8 M ODULE : ENHANCED FIRST AID REFRESHER (EFAR)
8.1 Aims and objectives of the EFAR Module
The aim of this EFAR Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid or to refresh current EFA skills through theoretical and practical training so that Course Participants (Delegates) can administer safe and effective Enhanced First Aid in the wind industry.
The EFAR Module shall ensure that the following objectives are covered:
1) Local legislation/risks/hazards and demands to ensure knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and rules that apply to Enhanced First Aid in Remote Areas (L2- Knowledge and Attitude) 2) The importance of carrying out basic and enhanced First Aid in a safe and sound manner, in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to ILCOR e.g. European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines (L2 –Knowledge) 3) Identifying and explaining normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body (L1-Skills and Knowledge) 4) Demonstrating understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment (L2 Knowledge and Attitude) 5) Delivering immediate enhanced first aid to stabilise the casualty, to include but not limited to (L3-Skills and Knowledge):
a. Stopping life-threatening bleeding
b. Establishing and maintaining an airway
c. Knowing the indications for and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
d. Using basic and advanced First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
e. Resuscitation
f. Using standardised methodologies, specifically the Primary and Secondary Survey - based on the "C"-A-B-C-D-E principle 6) Assessing the casualty, for injury or acute illness, to determine if medical advice and external-to-incident support is required; to include but not limited to (L3 Skills and Knowledge):
a. Life-threatening bleeding, circulatory disorder
b. Impaired consciousness
c. Compromised airway, breathing, too slow or too fast
d. Immediate life-threatening illnesses and other health problems especially with severe pain
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