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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

REC Emergency A 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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£199
£162 (Non residential)
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REC Mountain First Aid

REC Mountain First AidThis 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 only distinguished from the Standard First Aid at Work in the Outdoor Environment course by the lack of a formal HSE examination. It is appropriate for the Mountaineering Instructor Scheme (MIA, MIC, MLW, ML, CWA, SPA, WGL, SMBLA and BO courses etc), the Association of British Mountain Guides and those operating in remote areas. Includes AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) training. This course will now be certified as Emergency First Aid at Work
Previous Experience  none required.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
3
£283
£225 (Non residential)
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REC First Aid at Work in the Outdoor Environment

REC First Aid at Work in the  Outdoor EnvironmentPlas y Brenin runs a First Aid at Work course over 4 days and not 3 due to the extensive outdoor content. The course follows the HSE syllabus but with a clear emphasis on the outdoor environment. Practical scenarios and class based sessions are followed by a formal, independent assessment of skills and knowledge. The holder of this certificate can then be recognised as the First Aider at Work and is able to organise the first aid provision at work according to HSE guidelines. This certificate is required by all first aid trainers. It also validates Governing Body Awards.
Previous Experience  none required.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
4
£370
£300 (Non residential)
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REC Advanced

REC AdvancedIf 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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£362
£325 (Non residential)
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REC High Altitude First Aid

REC High Altitude First AidA 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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1

£73 (Non residential)
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REC Trainer

REC TrainerOn 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).
No. Days
Cost
Dates
4
£825
£745 (Non residential)
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Off Site Safety Management

Off Site Safety ManagementAn essential requirement for any teacher, lecturer or volunteer planning activities for young people away from their normal base. This qualification is ideal preparation for the new role of ?educational visits co-ordinator? in schools. Tuition is delivered on legal responsibilities, risk assessment, safety guidelines, planning and regulations. Most participants are confident in their knowledge to go on and complete the 3-hour examination set on four dates per year.
Previous Experience  none required.
No. Days
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Dates
£236
£203 (Non residential)
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