First aid training with AMN Training Sussex

Aviation Medical Training Course

Full three or four day (or one day refresher) annual check courses available.

This comprehensive Aviation Medical Training Course is intended for Cabin Crew or Flight Deck Crew who are required by law to have training in aviation physiology and first aid.

The unique aircraft environment demands specific first aid training & knowledge which we are able to offer by Aviation Medical Trainers. Anyone wishing to do this course will find it covers all aspects of in-flight medical emergencies which include altitude physiology, life saving procedures, defibrillation, general medical emergencies, administration of oxygen, and trauma.

Travel health and crew safety is also covered on the full course giving you the first aid skills and confidence needed as flight crew. On the last day of the course there is an oral and practical assessment.

Certification is awarded on successful completion and qualifies you for one year.

Topics covered:

THE ATMOSPHERE AND EFFECT OF FLYING ON THE BODY
EFFECTS OF LOW OXYGEN (HYPOXIA)
EFFECTS OF PRESSURE CHANGES
MANAGING A MEDICAL INCIDENT
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SURVEY
RESUSCITATION ADULT, CHILD & BABY
CHOKING
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND DISORDERS
CIRCULATORY CONDITIONS
ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
BEHAVIOURAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
TRAUMATIC INJURY WOUNDS FRACTURES, STRAIN AND SPRAINS
EYE AND EAR INJURIES
SUPPLEMENTARY OXYGEN
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING