GWO Enhanced First Aid

£ 420.00 + VAT

GWO Advanced Training

Location: East Coast College

Language: ENGLISH

Learning Mode: Classroom with Practical

Accreditation Body: Global Wind Organisation

GWO Enhanced First Aid

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Course Assessments

Competency is assessed through a combination of knowledge and practical application:

  • Theory Review: Instructor-led discussions and knowledge checks to reinforce enhanced first aid principles and current industry best practices.
  • Practical Assessment: Direct observation of practical skills and emergency response techniques, including casualty assessment, trauma management, airway management using I-gel airway devices, oxygen administration, patient monitoring, and realistic emergency response scenarios

For Who

This course is intended for personnel who are designated to provide enhanced first aid support within wind turbine environments and whose role may require them to respond to medical emergencies on site. It is designed to develop and maintain advanced casualty care capability in remote wind energy operations, including:

  • Wind Turbine Technicians and Engineers
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Maintenance and Service Personnel
  • Designated First Aid Responders and Site Safety Personnel
  • Subcontractors and Site Inspectors requiring turbine access

PPE Requirements

For the practical training sessions, participants must provide:

  • Safety Footwear (S3 recommended).
  • Comfortable Workwear (Suitable for kneeling, stretching, and casualty handling).

Note: All medical training aids and hygiene equipment (mannequins, bandages, AED trainers) are provided.

Purpose

The GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA) module is designed for personnel working in the wind industry who may be required to provide advanced first aid in remote or challenging environments. Building upon fundamental first aid principles, the course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, stabilise, and manage serious injuries and medical emergencies until professional medical assistance becomes available. Particular emphasis is placed on trauma management, patient care, and decision-making in offshore and remote wind turbine environments.

Course Content

This module develops the knowledge and practical skills required to manage medical emergencies in wind turbine environments, covering both fundamental first aid principles and advanced emergency care techniques:

  • Basic First Aid Principles: Casualty assessment, primary survey, and immediate life-saving interventions.
  • Patient Assessment: Conducting structured and detailed casualty assessments using recognised emergency care principles.
  • Airway & Breathing Management: Recognising airway obstruction and breathing difficulties, and using techniques such as recovery position, airway opening manoeuvres, suction awareness, oxygen administration, and the use of i-gel airway devices to maintain a clear airway.
  • Circulation & Shock: Identifying and treating shock, severe bleeding, and circulatory compromise.
  • Trauma Management: Assessing and managing fractures, spinal injuries, crush injuries, burns, and major trauma.
  • Medical Emergencies: Recognising and responding to serious medical conditions and illnesses.
  • Remote Patient Care: Providing ongoing casualty management in remote and offshore environments.
  • Incident Management: Effective communication, handover procedures, and coordination with emergency services.
  • Practical Scenarios: Realistic emergency response exercises based on wind industry incidents.

Course Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the GWO Enhanced First Aid certificate. All results are uploaded to GWO WINDA and are valid for 24 months.

Prerequisites

  • A high level of physical fitness and a “Fit for Work" health declaration that is completed on arrival.
  • A valid form of photographic identification on the day of training.
  • A minimum age of 18 years.
  • A valid GWO WINDA ID.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • No prior first aid experience is required.

note: This course includes discussion of medical emergencies, injuries, bodily functions, blood, and other first aid scenarios. Training materials may contain realistic images and case studies for educational purposes.