Re: [emrat:6416] Info and Interest on Accident Scene Management classes

Manuel,

You may also want to clarify, for those who have time restraints, that not both classes are a requirement, nor are they required to be done the same year.  The first time Sara and I did it, we did the Basic class the first year, then took an online refresher prior to the Advanced Class the second year.   Not the ideal way to do it, but if you have time constraints and want to do both, it is doable.

The weekend of classes is broken into two parts Basic and Advanced classes. There is a discount per class if you sign up for them both at the same time.  Having done both classes twice now, I would *highly* recommend doing both the Basic and the Advanced, but even the Basic gives you a LOT of good info, you may not otherwise have.

The Basic Class is primarily a classroom study and teaches you what to do in the first 5-30 minutes after a crash until professional help arrives.  For those familiar with emergency medicine and "The Golden Hour," know that that sometimes what you can do in the first 5-30 minutes can be critical. Some of the skills covered are helmet removal (yes, sometimes they DO have to be removed), jaw thrust and moving an injured party to safety while preventing further injury.  Here is the class curriculum   http://roadguardians.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Basic-Class-Curriculum.21.pdf

The Advanced Class is where you put it all together.  A lot of break outs and practice of what you learned in the classroom in a "hands on" setting.  http://roadguardians.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Advanced-Class-Curriculum.2.pdf

Completing both classes will get you the Accident Scene Management Patch and Advanced rocker to show you are certified.

Colleen also mentioned the Road Guardians Certification.  For that you need to add CPR certification to the Basic and Advanced Classes.

- Sean

On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:34 AM, EMRAT Pack Leader <info@emrat.org> wrote:

Hello everyone, 

 

So for those of you that missed the Tuesday meeting, we had Colleen Vetere from the Accident Scene Management program to tell us about their organization.  To summarize the program, their mission is "to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities to Motorcyclists."  

 

The idea is that, should a motorcycle accident occur, it is most likely that another motorcyclist will be the first person on the scene.  The classes offered teach motorcyclists how to respond; properly assessing the situation, preventing further injury, tending to the injured, and getting help.  You also learn the proper items to carry, should you need to put your training to use.  For details on the program, go to www.accidentscene.org.  This link will redirect you to their parent organization.  

 

The classes are generally 2 full days over the weekend.  She mentioned the possibility of evening classes as well, which would include a Saturday or Sunday.  The cost is about $65-$75 per person.  

 

So, again, if you are seriously considering or have already made up your mind that you would sign up for a class if the dates work for you, please respond to this email.  If you have already responded with your interest, you do not have to respond again.  Thanks everyone,

 

Manuel

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