First Aid Training for Pilates and Movement Teachers

 

AIMS

1. To define the meaning of first-aid and to identify the responsibilities and duties of a first-aider.
2. To introduce statutory HSE requirements: resuscitation, recovery position and control of bleeding.
3. Develop injury and incident management skills.
4. Examine the contents of first-aid kits and recording of incidents.
5. Develop awareness of possible Pilates and sport related injuries with reference to classical texts and contra-indications.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the day students should be able to:-

1. Know their duties and responsibilities as a first-aider.
2. Be able to deal with an unconscious casualty, resuscitate, put into recovery position and control bleeding.
3. Prioritise between a variety of injuries and to manage an incident safely.
4. To know what items may and may not be included in a first aid kit and how to record an incident.
5. Be able to recognise and manage a number of injuries that may be related to Pilates and sport and to be able to refer these injuries to classical texts and contra-indications.

This course includes certification which lasts for 3 years.