GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)
During the GWO First Aid Refresher Blended Learning training you will refresh how to provide first aid to victims while working in the vicinity of a wind turbine. This training course is meant for you if you are in possession of a GWO First Aid certificate and if you want to meet your refreshment obligation. You can follow this refresher course partly at home and partly in our training center. You can do the theory part at home, after that you only have to do the practical part at our location. The duration mentioned in the left menu of this training page represents the number of practical training hours at our location. On top of this, there are the number of training hours you will spend on the theory part at home. You save time with the Blended Learning variant because you can follow the theory part whenever and wherever you want!
The GWO First Aid - Refresher Course (Blended Learning) is one of the five modules of the Basic Safety Refresher Course (Blended Learning) developed by the Global Wind Organization (GWO) for those working in the wind industry: GWO Basic Safety Training - Refresher (Blended Learning). Throughout the full package you will learn everything you need to know to work safely in the wind industry and this training consists of the following modules:
- First Aid - Refresher > Blended Learning
- Manual Handling - Refresher > Blended Learning
- Fire Safety - Refresher (Fire Awareness) > Blended Learning
- Sea Survival - Refresher > Blended Learning
- Working at Heights - Refresher > Blended Learning
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Contents GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)
The training consists of theoretical and practical elements.
In addition to all the elements of life-saving action, less life-threatening injuries and illnesses that frequently occur in everyday life are also covered. Injury and illness assessment are also part of the training, specifically geared towards the wind turbine environment. On completion of the course, you will be broadly knowledgeable and able to act in virtually all situations. The following topics are covered:
- Rescue Management (assessing the situation, foreseeing the danger, protective equipment, etc.)
- Alert
- Initial assessment of the victim
- Clearing the airway, breathing and resuscitation (CPR)
- Use of AED
- Stabilizing an unconscious victim
- Stopping severe bleeding
- Shock treatment
- Moving in emergencies
- Injury assessment (fractures & dislocations, neck & spine injuries, burns, hypothermia & frostbite, minor injuries, etc.)
- Disease assessment (asthma, heart attack, allergies, stroke, etc.)
- Exercising using different scenarios for the specific environment
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GWO First Aid refresher training - Refresher (Blended Learning)
This refresher course is for you if you already hold a GWO First Aid certificate and if you want to meet your refresher obligation and refresh your knowledge.
Do you have no experience with first aid in a wind turbine environment, or do you not (or no longer) have a valid certificate? Then book a basic training. -
What are the benefits of a GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)?
- Learn the theory part:
- At your own pace.
- At the time that is convenient for you.
- At a location of your choice.
- Save time.
- Save money.
- Learn the theory part:
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In what language is the GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning) taught?
The training is given in English. On request or if only Dutch-speaking students participate, the instruction can be given in Dutch.
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What are the admission requirements for the GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)?
- Valid GWO WINDA ID*
- Valid GWO First Aid Certificate
If you already have a WINDA ID: Please enter it in the comments field in the booking form.
If you do not have a WINDA ID yet: please request one. After filling in the requested data, an activation code, valid for 48 hours, will be sent to you by e-mail. Once you activate it and enter your password, you will receive a confirmation with your WINDA ID. Your WINDA ID will also appear at the top right of the page at that time. This WINDA ID is required for the registration of your certificates. We kindly ask you to send us your WINDA ID (preferably a few days before the training) by e-mail. -
What do I take away from GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)?
- Valid identification, choice of:
- Passport
- Identity card
- Driving licence
- Valid identification, choice of:
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What is included in the price of the GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning)?
- E-learning
- Practical Training
- Digital certificate as proof of completion. A paper certificate will be not sent by default. However, if desired, you can receive a paper GWO certificate at an additional cost of €17.50 excluding VAT. Read our blog article for more information. You will receive the same certificate upon completion of the GWO First Aid - Refresher (Blended Learning) as if you were taking the classroom version.
- Coffee and tea
- GWO WINDA registration fee
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