This course is aimed at those who already have GWO EFA and want to renew their certificate. You gain a deeper understanding of injury assessment and management as well as following guidelines and instructions for medical measures and preventative management by phone while waiting for the assistance of medical personnel. After passing the course, you receive a certificate for both GWO FAR (First Aid Refresher) and GWO EFA (Enhanced First Aid).
After an approved course, the participant will be issued a certificate
The goal is for the participant to gain more in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to administer First aid and follow medical recommendations over the phone.
Theoretical elements
National and international requirements
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Assessment/pathophysiology
Deliver enhanced life saving first aid using the C-ABCDE principal
Action/emergency plan in an Emergency
Telephone Consulting
Knowledge about medical equipment within prehospital care:
- Spineboard
- Stretcher
- Cervical collar
- Oropharyngeal tube
- Laryngeal tube
- Pulse oximeter
- Heart rate monitor
- Analgesic and medication
- Drug administration
Practical elements
Assessment and care with the C-ABCDE principal:
- Casualty position / free airways needed to facilitate breathing with advanced equipment
- Assisted breathing with equipment
- Stop severe bleeding with advanced equipment
- Defibrillators
- Immobilisation
Target group: Aimed at GWO EFA certified personnel who needs/wants to renew their GWO EFA certificate.<br/><br/>Personnel (technicians), working within the wind power industry with the aim of increasing their skills in emergency care. The course is also suitable for people that want to upgrade their level of knowledge in emergency care.Previous knowledge: GWO Enhanced First AidPeriod of validity: 2 yearsCourse length: 16 hours (2 days)Instructor: 2