GWO Initial First Aid
Course Info
Certification
On successful completion a GWO First Aid certificate will be uploaded to WINDA which remains valid for 2 years
Duration
1 Day
Assessment
Theory & Practical
Price
€300 (includes WINDA Registration Fee, lunch & refreshments)
Accommodation Options
For confirmed bookings, customers can avail of discounted rates (from €60 B&B) with our partner hotels. Details will be provided via email once booking confirmed.
Course Overview
The aim of this GWO First Aid Module is to enable participants to recognise signs and symptoms of life-threatening situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the Wind Turbine Industry/WTG environment in order to save lives and prevent further injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care.
The course involves a combination of practical and theoretical training.
For further information please refer to Global Wind Organisation (GWO)
Course Content
Overall learning objectives:
After successfully having completed this BSTR First Aid Module, the participants can:
- Act independently in recognising, assessing, and prioritising the need for basic first aid and providing lifesaving first aid until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level)
- Take responsibility for recognising their limitations as a basic first aider, calling for help and enable evacuation off the casualty in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level)
Prerequisites
To attend the GWO First Aid course participants must:
• Register for a personal WINDA profile before arriving for the course https://www.globalwindsafety.org/winda/register
• Be over 18 years of age, physically and medically fit
