Certificate in Airline and Airport Medical Care

Aims
The aims of the programme are to enable students to develop the skills to care for medical incidents, injuries and emergencies whilst complying with the requirements of the first-aid at work regulations.

Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able to:

• Identify the specific constraints which apply to aviation medical situations
• Understand their responsibilities resulting from first aid regulations
• Demonstrate an understanding of common problems and emergencies which arise in an air passenger environment
• Describe how to respond appropriately to a range of medical emergencies
• Demonstrate an understanding of ground support and procedures for dealing with serious injury or illness

Student Profile
The course is intended for anyone considering or currently employed in a customer facing role in ground or cabin crew occupations in the air travel industry.

Study Method
The course is designed for study by tutor supported open learning.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support.

Assessment
Programmes are accredited by ASET enabling students to gain a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion of the assessments.

Accreditation
Programmes are accredited by ASET enabling students to gain a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion of the assessments.

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements but students must be committed to the aims of the programme and study method.

Course Outline
Topics include:
Understanding the role and responsibilities of airline and airport staff in dealing with medical emergencies, illnesses and injuries
Managing Incidents
• Resuscitation
• Treatment of Shock
• Heart Attack
• Dressings
• Burns and Scalds
• Eye Irrigation
• Miscellaneous Injuries
• Priorities of First Aid 
• Control of Bleeding
• Unconsciousness
• Fractures
• Illness Recognition
• First Aid Boxes

Poisoning and Record Keeping
Communication
Delegation in Emergencies
Ground support and arranging onward medical care