"NeckSafe" Spinal Management Courses

PO BOX 214 SPIT JUNCTION 2088 PHONE/FAX (02) 9968-3465

E-MAIL ado@tmx.com.au

AFE AL MANAGEMENT COURSES

"NeckSafe" Spinal Management Courses are designed around the practical experiences of hands-on doctors, paramedics and lifeguards, the Necksafe course itself is a Risk Minimisation strategy in action, combining sound theory with relevant practical demonstrations and active learning principles.

 

The Necksafe Spinal Courses cover:

Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord and Nerves Assessment of the Spinal Injury Immediate Treatment Treatment in the Aquatic environment (still water and surf) Spinal Equipment: Cervical Collars, Stretchers, Vacuum Mattresses and Jordan Frame The Controversies

The courses are taught by Dr. Cohen with the assistance of practising experts who understand the practicalities of acute care at the accident scene.

Being prepared also means being protected; all participants completing the course will be presented with a Certificate of Spinal Injury Competency, and the programme is currently before the Vocational Education Training Advisory Board (VETAB) for national certification. Once VETAB accreditation is received, Certificates will be appropriately endorsed.

Courses can be hosted at a location suitable for your staff, and run over two 3 hour sessions: morning (Theory) and afternoon (Practical).

Costs are $175 per student (minimum 10), which includes all course material and practical equipment.

Suitable for Lifeguards, First Aiders, Occupational Health and Safety personnel, this is one investment which every organisation must make.

Immediate Assistants also has available the latest in Spinal Injury Equipment at competitive prices.

Please contact us to examine your specific needs, or for further discussion on (02) 9968 3465 or 0418 25 3333.

Kind personal regards,

DR. ADRIAN COHEN

 

NECKSAFE CURRICULUM

A. Introduction Anatomy and Physiology Recognition of Spinal Injury When to Transport

B. Stabilising and Preparing the Patient for Transport Resuscitation Respiratory Insufficiency Establish Airway Oxygen Therapy Ventilatory Assistance Chest X-Ray Circulatory Insufficiency Differentiate Hypovolaemic from Neurogenic Shock Intravenous Lifelines Spinal Splinting Impaired Temperature Regulation Internal Injuries

C. Neurological Evaluation Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Injury Documentation of the Extent of the Neurological Deficit

D. Radiographic Examination Cervical Spine Thoracic Spine Lumbo-sacral Spine Chest

E. Treatment Reduction of Vertebral Malalignment Steroids Visceral Paralysis Other Medications Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Preventing Pressure Sores

F. Transporting the "Spinal Patient"

G. Final Transport Preparation

 

IMMEDIATE ASSISTANTS KEY PERSONNEL

Dr. Adrian Cohen Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor Westpac Rescue Helicopter Chief Medical Officer Expert in Acute Spinal Trauma Management and Transport Churchill Fellowship in European Trauma Services Rescue Diver Extensive Media Experience RAAF Officer Medical Services for major Sporting and Motorsport Events Medical Director Australian Connection Airlines Clean Up Australia Medical Adviser Discovery Channel Eco-Challenge Medical Director

Dr. Les Blackstock Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Arts (Politics) Masters of Business Administration Ph.D in progress RAAF Officer Administrator and CEO major metropolitan Private Hospital Extensive Military Management experience Medical Adviser P & O Cruises Australian Rugby League Medical Officer

Paul Featherstone Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist/Instructor Ambulance Special Casualty Access Team Paramedic Instructor Rescue Helicopter Specialist Instructor/Examiner Australia’s Leading Paramedic Airborne Rappelling Associate Lecturer Charles Sturt University Rescue Diver Close Personal Protection

Roger Graham Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist/Instructor Special Forces Army Paramedic Rescue Helicopter Specialist Crewman Australia’s Leading Rope & Rigging Specialist Advanced Life Support (ALS) Airborne Rappelling Associate Lecturer Charles Sturt University Military Diver Commercial Photographer Close Personal Protection

Paul Newland Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist Rescue Helicopter Specialist Instructor/Examiner Advanced Life Support (ALS) Commercial/Rescue Helicopter Pilot Airborne Rappelling Rescue Diver Council and Surf Lifesaving Lifeguard

Trevor Cracknell Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist Rescue Helicopter Specialist Instructor/Examiner Advanced Life Support (ALS) Airborne Rappelling Rescue Diver Council and Surf Lifesaving Lifeguard International Swimming representative National Surf Lifesaving representative and tittle-holder Australia’s Leading Water Rescue Specialist

Harry Gatt Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist/Instructor Ambulance Special Casualty Access Team Paramedic Instructor Rescue Helicopter Crewman Airborne Rappelling Senior Snowboard Instructor Rescue Diver

Peter M^CKenzie Civil Aviation Rescue Check and Training Captain Rescue Helicopter Specialist Instructor/Examiner Advanced Life Support (ALS) Commercial/Rescue Helicopter Pilot Airborne Rappelling

Brett Tappin Wilderness and Remote Access Specialist Rescue Helicopter Specialist Advanced Life Support (ALS) Airborne Rappelling Rescue Diver Surf Lifesaving and Red Cross Instructor