First Aid CPR guidelines 2010


The 2005 CPR guidelines have proved easier to teach and retain and have led to increased survival rates. The


2010 modifications can be summarised as “do very much the same, but do it better.”


The changes include: • Asking for an AED (automated external defibrillator) when sending for help


• Compress the chest 5-6cm, at a rate of 100-120 per minute


• Each rescue breath should only last one second to minimise interruptions in chest compressions


• More detailed guidance on the signs of recovery, and when to stop CPR.


• The recommendation to teach


CPR with an emphasis on chest compression, but to include ventilation as standard.


• The value of a mobile phone to summon assistance without leaving the casualty. (NOT recommended at sea. If a VHF/DSC or VHF is available send a Distress Alert, followed by a Mayday.)


A full version of the changes, will be on the website shortly under resources for instructors.


All first aid instructors are recommended to read the full text on the RC website on


Reminders: • Edition 9 of the St Johns/ St Andrew/Red Cross First Aid Manual will be available by April.


• The First Aid Instructors conference will be on Thursday 3rd March in London. Invitations were sent in early January.


• Please email Sara Hopkinson, RYA National First Aid Adviser at sara@ pinmillcruising.co.uk with questions or suggestions for discussion topics.


www.resus.org.uk. Section 2 covering the Adult Basic Life Support can be separately downloaded.


The jobs page


UKSA is the charity dedicated to changing lives through personal development and maritime education. We aspire to provide the very best quality maritime education and the widest range of opportunities to develop self-esteem, confidence and motivation. Find out more about us on www.uksa.org. We are currently looking to recruit for a number of positions.


UKSA SENIOR WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTORS We are looking for experienced senior instructors to work, mentor and develop our watersports staff and students.


The key responsibilities are to deliver an inspiring customer focus to our students, to manage the quality of delivery, and ensure compliance with UKSA Standard Operating Procedures and external governing bodies, delivering and promoting exceptional standards in both deliveries afloat and ashore.


EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED


// Dinghy Senior Instructor qualification essential // Windsurfing Intermediate instructor, Power boat instructor, and/or BCU instructor is an advantage


// Dinghy Coach or Windsurfing Trainer desirable // Proven experience in the watersports industry with demonstrable skills in running a large proportion of the RYA/BCU syllabus


// Experience in coaching and training up to instructor level // The ability to mentor fellow instructors and command a high level of instruction/coaching afloat


// Excellent Communication Skills


If you would like to be considered for either of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to personnel@uksa.org The successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure. Further information about disclosure can be found at www.crb.gov.uk


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WATERSPORTS SEASONAL INSTRUCTORS We are looking for outstanding individuals who are RYA and BCU qualified watersports instructors for the 2011 season.


The role includes; teaching a variety of watersports disciplines to adults and youths on our RYA, BCU short courses, schools and groups, and long term career training courses. Candidates will have excellent inter-personal skills, be a strong team player and have a proven ability to multi task.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED


// A minimum of coastal RYA dinghy and windsurf qualifications, or dinghy and kayaking instructor qualifications


// Relevant teaching experience // RYA powerboat instructor would be beneficial


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