SYD: first aid course

via the MCC list. I've been on one of these courses, every rider
should. Knowing what to do when someone's come off and been hurt is
vital.

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Details of a St Johns Motorcycle First Aid Couse follow. We have just
over a dozen places available. First in gets them. Course is at our
club meeting venue so we can put on tea and coffee. Lunch is either
BYO or about a 100m walk to the local shopping strip were you can get
anything that takes your fancy. Ample off street parking is available
on site.

Contact details are at the bottom.


The BMWTNSW is sponsoring a Motorcycle First Aid via St John
Ambulance. This course is designed to equip the participant with the
skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to an injured or ill
motorcycle rider.

Included in the course:

· Safety at the scene of an accident, recognition and management of
the unconscious rider.

· The management of trauma including bleeding (internal &
external), shock and chest injuries.

· When and how to remove a motorcycle helmet, resuscitation
techniques, burns treatment, wounds including impaled objects, gravel
rash, laceration, contusions and management of the casualty.

Attendees must be of a minimum age of 14 years.
Guide booklet and bandages. You must provide two large towels for
exercises and your helmet.

Please wear comfortable, casual clothing. You may also like to bring
your own pen and paper for additional notes.

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the completion of the
course.

Price:

$100 inc GST for BMWTCNSW non-members

(Payment is required upon booking your place in the course)

A minimum of 12 people are required for this course to go ahead, with
a maximum of 24 people. In order for this course to be run, it is
essential that you book as soon as possible.

This course will be held at the Andrew Cooke Room in the Toongabbie
Community Centre, cnr Targo and Toongabbie Rds, Toongabbie, and should
be finished by 5pm.

Tea/Coffee will be available, lunch is not provided.

Date: September 6th, 2008

Commencing at 8am (please be prompt)

Queries: Please contact Marie Pennykid on 0428 393 093 or