GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 MODULE
2020-10-01_TS_EFA_V02.1
9 M ODULE - E NHANCED FIRST AID
9.1 Aims and objectives of the EFA Module
The aim of the module is to enable the Course Participants (Delegates) to support and care for others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge, skills and attitude of Enhanced First Aid. Upon completion of the GWO EFA Course Participants (Delegates) will be able to administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save lives and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation.
The EFA 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 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 7) Requesting telemedical consultation and medical/rescue assistance providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty’s condition and obtaining medical advice to further stabilise the casualty by using: (L3 Skills and Knowledge)
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