Essential First Aid for Cyclists

Course Overview

The Essential First Aid for Cyclists course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to help yourself and others if involved in a cycling accident. This course provides an introduction to essential first aid in a cycling environment, focusing on common cycling injuries and practical emergency care.

Topics covered include head injuries, the recovery position, breaks, sprains, dislocations, and more. It is ideal for cyclists of all levels who want to be prepared in case of emergencies while out on the road or trails.

For a more in-depth option, please see our First Aid for Cyclists course, which includes CPR, spinal injuries, asthma, breathing problems, heat exhaustion, and much more.

Course Format

• Illustrated step-by-step directions
• Flow charts and diagrams
• Videos and test-yourself sections
• Fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices
• Stop and start as often as you like
• Print your certificate on completion
• Approximate duration: 4 hours
• Continuous access for 12 months

Important Notes

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat unpredictable real-life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course. However, this course is a guide only and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for inaccuracies, mistreatment, or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

About the Author

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer, and founder of First Aid for Life, in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals.

For further information, please contact: emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

Emergency Response

• Action in an emergency
• Keep yourself safe
• Priorities of treatment
• Information to give the emergency services

Primary Survey

• The primary survey – how to help in an emergency
• Danger
• Response
• Airway
• Breathing

Unresponsive Casualty

• Unresponsive and breathing
• How to put someone into the recovery position

Wounds and Bleeding

• How to treat a bleeding wound
• Dressings
• Embedded objects

Shock

• Shock
• Symptoms of shock

Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Breaks, sprains and dislocations
• How do you know if they have broken a bone?
• Treatment for soft tissue injuries or possible closed fractures
• When to call an ambulance

Head Injuries

• What to look for and what to do
• Compression and concussion
• Skull fracture
• How to recognise if something is seriously wrong

Road Traffic Accidents

• Road traffic accidents – how to help!

Completion

• Final test-yourself section and certificate