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GWO Enhanced First Aid - Refresher

By the end of this course, participants will be able to recognise life-threatening and other common medical conditions in a wind turbine environment, treat these safely and efficiently until further medical assistance arrives, recognise their limits as a first aider, and identify when and how to call for help.

Please note: Increasingly it is becoming required for offshore workers in the wind industry to hold GWO Enhanced First Aid. If you think this may affect you and you wish to find out more, please get in touch.

This is a blended learning course comprised of self-paced e-learning and 10 hours of in-venue training to take place over 2 days.

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GWO Enhanced First Aid - Refresher

Accredited by:Global Wind Organisation

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Course Description

This course is designed to refresh participants' knowledge, skills, and understanding to recognise signs and symptoms of life-threatening conditions in a wind turbine environment. Participants will be able to safely and effectively provide lifesaving and other first aid to save lives and prevent further injury until medical assistance arrives.

Course Content

  • Lifesaving First Aid Using the Primary Survey

  • Burns

  • Chemical Contacts to the Eye

  • Heart Attack

  • Stroke

  • Hypothermia

  • Fractures

  • Head-to-Toe Examination

  • Risks/Hazards/Legislation

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Managing Incidents

  • Medical Teleconsultation

  • Advanced Airway Management Techniques

  • Use of Bag-Valve Masks

  • Chest Injuries

  • Secondary Survey - including Disability and Exposure

  • Chemical contact to the skin

Course Details

E-Learning Duration: 4 hours (minimum)

In-Venue Duration: 2 days

Start and End Times (Unless Otherwise Informed): Day 1: 09:00 - 17:30, Day 2: 09:00 - 11:00

Certificate Validity: 2 years

Available Locations: Gateshead, Winchester

Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and refreshments provided throughout the day. Lunch will be provided. Regretfully we cannot provide for gluten or dairy intolerances, but please let us know if you have any allergies.

Course Entry Requirements:

  • Participants must be 18+
  • Participants will need to complete a self-declaration of medical fitness. If there is any concern about a participant's fitness to train please contact us.
  • A good grasp of English (spoken and written) is required for learning and safety reasons, such as B2 or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent.