Cadets learn vital first aid skills
James Gurung,
22 January 2011
This weekend over 20 cadets from across Oxford and Kidlington gathered in Blackbird Leys for a weekend of first aid training with Quebec Company. As soon as they arrived, they split into two cadres to study the subject at different levels. The 1 Stars focused on incident control, unconscious casualty management and the treatment of bleeding. The 2 Stars revised these topics but also looked at more advanced conditions such as breaks and dislocations, asthma, epilepsy and diabetes. The two courses are accredited together by St John Ambulance and cadets who pass a practical assessment after the second course are awarded the recognised Youth First Aid qualification.
Casualty simulation plays a significant role in all cadet first aid training. To keep the young people engaged and prepare them for incidents in the real world, we create simulated accidents using fake blood and other cosmetic materials. The injuries can appear very realistic, and the experience of treating them builds confidence in a way that would never be possible in the classroom alone.
See also: How to make fake blood
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A cadet checks for breathing
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We practice CPR using manikins
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Several cadets manage an incident on the street
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Acting is a crucial skill in casualty simulation
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This casualty has a head wound
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Cadets learn not to be intimidated by lots of blood
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What has this cadet forgotten?
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An unlikely impaling challenges first aiders
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Dressings must be applied carefully to be effective
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It's been a fantastic course, well done everyone!
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Cadets learn to handle a range of incidents
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A simulated arm wound is bandaged
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