FA4B course for bikers who want First Aid training tailored for bikers.
- The First Aid 4 Bikers Course (FA4B) is offered free to all bikers living in Staffordshire and is delivered and supported by Paul Snape of People Care Training. Paul delivers the course in a friendly and professional style and focuses on biker-specific incidents that riders could come across at any time whilst out riding. By completing this course, it then provides the attendee with a certificate of attendance and the confidence and skills to be able to administer first aid at a collision scene, and potentially be a life saver!
2026 First Aid 4 Bikers courses:
- Sandyford Fire Station – Wednesday 29th April – fully booked
- Cannock Fire Station – Wednesday 13th May
- Burton Fire Station – Wednesday 10th June
- Sandyford Fire Station – Wednesday 1st July – fully booked
- Cannock Fire Station – Wednesday 29th July
- Sandyford Fire Station – Wednesday 26th August
- Cannock Fire Station – Wednesday 9th September
All courses are 6.30-9.30pm and we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time
*** book using the email bikers@staffordshire.gov.uk – we will require your name, address (inc post code) and telephone number to confirm your place ***
- email : bikers@staffordshire.gov.uk to book your place
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Why do you need to take a course?
A biker specific first aid course will give a biker or other individuals the skills needed so that they are able to assist another rider who may be injured in a fall or collision. Primarily aimed towards bikers who may ride out regularly with a fellow motorcyclist or people who are likely to arrive upon a scene where a biker has fallen, they will be able to attend to the patient and take on board specific issues like:
- What to do if you are first on the scene
- How to assess and manage an accident situation
- Removing the rider’s helmet in the proper situation, the right manner and techniques
- Where / how / who to look for help from what is around you
- What to do in an accident situation e.g. if a person in unconscious
- Moving and handling techniques when dealing with an injured person
- How to put a casualty in the recovery position
- How to perform basic CPR
- Dealing with choking or other hazards affecting breathing
- Correctly using a defibrillator
- How to dress a wound or treat a broken bone until further help arrives
- Handing over to the emergency services when they arrive
