Someone Goes Down–Then What?
Screen shot of the ASM site.
People do crash; it happens. Then what do you do?
When someone is hurt or in danger, seconds can count. Do you suppose that if you’ve had some training in what to do that you could help minimize the harm? That’s what Accident Scene Management Training is all about.
A group called Road Guardians has put together a training course and locally Rider Justice is paying to reduce the cost to anyone wishing to get trained. The course is normally $99 but you pay only $40. The next session is February 26. I’ve signed up and will be attending.
It says on the website that “Accident Scene Management (ASM), was established in 1996, to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through first response education. Since its humble beginnings, ASM has become the largest motorcycle trauma training organization in the world! We teach both bystanders and professional rescuers what to do when a motorcycle crash occurs to improve outcomes.”
Also:
This intense course will teach you:
• Safety Factors
• How to Secure a Crash Scene
• How & When to Move Someone
• Effectively Accessing the situation and Mechanisms of Injury
• Contacting and Assisting EMS Responders
• Common Injuries Associated with Motorcycle Trauma
• Helmet Removal & Jaw Thrust Rescue Breathing
• Assessment & Treatment Techniques
• Preservation of Evidence at a Crash Scene
The Rider Justice subsidy is only available for 14 people for this session. I have no idea how many spots are still open, but if you’re interested you ought to sign up right away. See you there, perhaps.
Biker Quote for Today
You know you’re a biker when you try to throw your leg over your car seat.
