EQUINE SPECIFIC FIRST AID COURSE

This course is designed for anyone who is involved with horses, whether as an instructor, rider or parent and we would encourage you all to come along.

The course provides a basic overview of first aid procedures, with a particular focus on the injuries that are most likely to be sustained whilst handling and riding horses. General topics that the course will cover include CPR, shock, unconscious casualties, trauma management, medical emergencies and BHS accident procedure.

The Equine Specific 2 Day Initial First Aid Course is for you if you have never received any first aid training or if your qualification has lapsed more than 1 day. Numbers will be limited to allow ample time and opportunity to learn and practise the skills required to complete the course. At the end of the course, you will receive an ID card and certificate of achievement, valid for 2 years.

The Equine Specific 1 Day Refresher Course is available if you already hold a First Aid at Work or Equine Specific qualification which you wish to update before it expires. Attending the refresher course every two years is a mandatory requirement for instructors wishing to remain on the register (unless they hold an up-to-date 4-day Health and Safety at Work certificate) and is highly recommended for others involved with horses. To attend the 1 day refresher course you will need to provide a copy of your current First Aid at Work or ESFAC course. If your qualification has lapsed, you will need to attend a 2-day course.

Course dates for 2008: 

Course dates for 2008 (proposed)

Gleneagles - Refresher - Monday 23rd March - 2 day Course Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March
Gleneagles - Refresher - Monday 30th March.
Barony - Refresher - 20th April - 2 day Course Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April.
Drumnadrochit - Refresher - Monday 1st June - 2 day Course Thesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June.
Springwood-Kelso - Refresher - Monday 7th September - 2 day Course Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September.
Gleneagles - Refresher - Monday 5th October - 2 day Course Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th October.
Cambusdoon Ayr - Refresher - Monday 19th October - 2 day Course Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October.
Drumnadrochit - Refresher - Monday 26th October - 2 day Course Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October.
Barony - Refresher - Monday 16th November - 2 day Course Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November.
Gleneagles - Refresher - Monday 1st December - 2 day Course Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December.

For an application form please click here.

We will add extra dates when there is enough demand. 

Alternatively, if you have a group of minimum 8 people (maximum 12) who would like to do the course then we would be happy to arrange one at a time and venue to suit you.  If you are interested, please contact bhsscotland@bhs.org.uk.