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First Aid Training at Plas y Brenin The National Mountain Centre
All the first aid training provided at Plas y Brenin is offered under the authority of Rescue Emergency Care (REC). The courses are conducted according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations. REC provides a national structure in which trainers can work while enhancing courses by using their own experiences and expertise. This allows Plas y Brenin to run courses specifically for the outdoor mountain and water environment. The emphasis on these courses is in practically based training which will provide knowledge and confidence. These courses will not turn you into a medical encyclopaedia but they will give you the strategies you need to manage properly in an emergency.
 

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REC Emergency
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaA practical two day course designed for people who work in the outdoors or who use the outdoors for pleasure. The course is suitable for Teachers, Outdoor Instructors, Climbers and Canoeists alike. It is recognised as the minimum qualification for MLTUK, ML Summer and Winter Awards, Single Pitch Supervisors Award, RYA, BCU, BASI, ASSI, BOF, and by most other Governing Bodies. Practical scenarios play a big part in this course, including dealing with multiple casualty situations.
Previous Experience  none required.
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2 £174, 141 non residential £182, 145 for non residential
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REC Mountain First Aid
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaThis course covers all the content of the Emergency Course and has additional time to deal with the types of injuries and problems typical of the mountain environment such as hypothermia, frostbite, casualty handling and moving, and the procedures for dealing with accidents in remote places. This course is distinguished from the Standard by the lack of a formal HSE examination. It is appropriate for the Mountaineering Instructor Scheme (MIA, MIC, MLW, ML, SPA, WGL etc), the Association of British Mountain Guides and those operating in remote areas.
Previous Experience  none required.
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3 £246, 197 non residential £255, 200 for non residential
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REC Standard
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaThis course includes all the content of the emergency course with the addition of outdoor and workplace aspects which lead to the HSE First Aid at work Certificate. Practical scenarios and class-based sessions are followed by an assessment by 2 independent assessors. The holder of this certificate will then be recognised as the First Aider at Work and able to organise and provide the first aid provision at work according to HSE guidelines. It also, of course, validates Governing Body awards.
Previous Experience  none required.
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4 £334, 268 non residential £350, 280 for non residential
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REC Advanced
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaIf you want to gain further confidence, plan to visit remote areas or become a first aid trainer these two days are an important step. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors will guide you carefully through the more advanced, non-invasive techniques of first aid.
Previous Experience  successful completion of REC Standard course.
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2 £314, 281 non residential £325, 290 for non residential
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REC High Altitude First Aid
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaA one day course for first aiders who have completed a first aid course and wish to prepare themselves for issues associated with altitudes above 3,000 metres. The course will focus on Acute Mountain Sickness and oedema but will also cover problems with temperature, dehydration and snow blindness
Previous Experience  successful completion of a basic first aid course.
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1 £ £63 (non residential)
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REC Trainer
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaOn completion of this course you can start to gain practical experience working alongside REC trainers and provide courses of your own under the supervision of a senior trainer. Independent trainer status within REC is appproved on an individual basis.The course looks at how to set up and run first aid courses and goes on to focus on specific teaching skills culminating in video analysis of your own lecture presentation.
Previous Experience  Hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate and have completed any REC First Aid Course (to ensure that you are familiar with the REC approach to training).
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4 £721, 655 non residential £745, 675 for non residential
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REC for Paddlers
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaThis course covers all the content of the REC emergency course, therefore meeting most governing body requirements including the BCU, but with additional time to focus on the types of injuries, problems and illnesses associated with water based activities. A practical course delivered on, in and around the water. During the three days you?ll look at common cold water injuries, immersion survival issues, dislocations, handling and moving casualties and the procedures for dealing with accidents in remote places. This course is distinguished from the REC standard course by the lack of a formal examination.
Previous Experience  none required
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3 £246, 197 non residential £255, 200 for non residential (Dry Suits Provided)
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