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First Aid for Cyclists Level 1 (VTQ)

First Aid tailored to cyclists, however the same skills can be transferred into First Aid for everyday life.
CPD Certified Online Training Approved by Skills for Care

First Aid for Cyclists Level 1 (VTQ) at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 53 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • CPD time credit conformation
  • Follows latest UK Resuscitation and ERC guidelines
  • Free weekly video refresher
  • Evidence Based Training certificate
  • Videos include subtitles
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Online Course: £19.95 + VAT

Cyclists are at an increased risk of accidents and are more likely to stop at another accident. When dealing with a cycling accident, there is also the risk of being hit by another vehicle. This course is aimed at all cyclists, whether you race or use your cycle in town. This course covers basic life support skills and the specific problems that are faced by cyclists. The course can be taught locally or at your local cycle club.

This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

The course covers the issues that are likely to be found by cyclists.

All our first aid courses fully meet the latest UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Professional cyclists and teams
  • Cycle clubs
  • Cycle associations
  • Families
  • Schools
  • Colleges

This course comes with 3.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 53 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Below is the content of the online course. Classroom courses may vary slightly.

  • Introduction to Cycle First Aid
  • Scene Safety
  • DRAB and the ABCDs
  • Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position
  • Adult CPR introduction
  • Adult CPR
  • Chest compressions only
  • AED Introduction
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Attack Position
  • Bleeding Control
  • Embedded Objects
  • Adult Fractures
  • Head Injuries and treatment
  • Head Injury
  • Spinal Injury
  • Spinal Recovery Position