The Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs are delighted to offer members the opportunity to take part in training as part of the 2022/23 SportNI 'Reboot Your Club' Programme. UFRC will be hosting 2 first Aid training courses, one at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and the second in Mid Ulster (venue and date TBC)

Please note all 24 subsidised tickets are available on a first come first served basis.

FIRST AID TRAINING

The ideal course for those who would like to partake in a full day certified first aid course. Both the course in Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Mid Ulster will be delivered by experienced trainers from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.

The full price of this course is £55 however, UFRC will be covering 50% of the cost meaning the cost to UFRC members is £27.50 (plus £3.00 Eventbrite booking fee).

Course will begin at 09:15am (participants should arrive by 09:00am)

(Fully booked!) Wed 15th February - Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Saturday 25th March - Corick House Hotel, Clogher

Please note:

These course are non-refundable. If you cannot attend the course UFRC kindly ask that you send another person from your club in your place.

UFRC reserve the right to cancel any bookings from individuals who are not club members.

Course Programme

Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs

Hill Walking First Aid

This course is heavily biased on the practical aspects of First Aid in the outdoors. You should come well prepared to spend time outdoors.

The content of the course is loosely outlined below and may vary a little on the day and where you decide the focus might be.

Course Duration 09.00 – 17.00

This is a certified “Basic First Aid” course valid for 3 years

General areas to be covered:

• The fundamental workings of the body, in particular the heart, lungs, and airway

• Recognising the difference between the healthy, ill or injured

• Ability to record the baseline measurements of the vital body functions

• Introduces a system to cope with incidents as safely as possible

• Deciding how to deal with an accident or incident

• Includes AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training.

Includes:

• Vital signs

• Emergency action

• Airway

• Unconscious

• Bleeding

• Breathing and circulation

• CPR

• AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training

UFRC Subsidised First Aid Training Opportunities 2023