Surf Lifesaver Treats Rock Fall Victim at Palm Beach
Tuesday 2 May 2017 - from Surf Life Saving NSWA man in his 70s who was injured on rocks at Palm Beach pool this morning was lucky to have a highly trained surf lifesaver on the scene to administer first aid.
Nick Sampson, a 23-year old patrol captain at Avalon Beach SLSC is an electrician and was working on a construction site nearby when members of the public alerted him that a man had fallen off the path and onto rocks and was bleeding profusely from the head.
Nick and others from the construction site grabbed a first aid kit and along with bystanders, did what they could to stem the blood flow from the man’s head.
When paramedics arrived, Nick assisted them to administer oxygen, apply a neck brace and a defibrillator before the patient was loaded into the Ambulance. He was moved to North Palm Beach to a waiting helicopter for transport to hospital.
“He had a deep cut to the head, there was a lot of blood. Apparently he felt faint and stumbled across the path and fell off the edge onto the rocks,” said Nick.
This morning’s drama at Palm Beach shows just how valuable it is to have surf lifesavers, trained in first aid and CPR, out in the community and ready to use their skills and experience to help others.
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Nick is humble by nature and dislikes talking about himself but reiterated that anyone can help others through learning First Aid, reminding everyone that Surf Life Saving does offer courses the public may do even if they're not a member of a Surf Life saving Club.
Details on upcoming First Aid courses available to the public through SLS NSW run below.
Nick also explained that one of his co-workers on the site also assisted him during their response - 'Dan was also helping' Nick explained when we spoke to him earlier this week.
When we asked why he does so much so often, as you may read in Avalon Beach SLSC President, Richard Cole's Profile below, he explained he has received a lot from the club through training, through a positive mindset being engendered in everything the club does, and being supported to pursue his love of surf sports.
"To me it's about giving back to the community and the club which has given so much to me." Nick said.
Richard Cole
President Avalon Beach SLSC
NB: since Richard wrote the above the Pinkies have won the Under 23 Surf Boat World Championships.
2016 Profile on Nick Sampson
When people grumble about Gen Y being self centred, unwilling to take on responsibility and being the "I" generation, I like to point out some of the younger members of our surf club such as Nick Sampson.
When people grumble about Gen Y being self centred, unwilling to take on responsibility and being the "I" generation, I like to point out some of the younger members of our surf club such as Nick Sampson.
At only 22 years of age he is our Director of Surf Sports, responsible for running all of our competition teams, as well as our Club Championships. He was one of the main organizers of the Branch Carnival this year. He is also a Patrol Captain and jet ski operator. He manages the Club bar, which is virtually a full time job in itself. He also finds time to be a member of the "Pinkies" surf boat team who won state gold last year and recently represented Australia and NSW. Nick also liaises as club representative at Branch for our surf boat division.
You will find him in the gym at 5:00am at least 3 times a week, and training in the boat most other mornings. He is also a talented member of the IRB racing team. He has 63 SLS awards. When he finds time to do his work as an electrician, I don't know, yet he will always be there if there is a job to be done. Nick is an exemplary club member who deservedly won the President's award last year. Nick is a role model to not only the junior Club, but to all of our members. Thank you Nick for all your hard work and dedication.
Richard Cole
President Avalon Beach SLSC
NB: since Richard wrote the above the Pinkies have won the Under 23 Surf Boat World Championships.
Nick Sampson - photo by Richard Cole
Transforming everyday Australian's into Lifesavers
By Surf Life Saving NSWWe offer public first aid certification and CPR courses all over NSW that will empower you with vital lifesaving skills. You could help save the life of someone close to you one day. Whether you’re looking for individual training, for a family member, a community group or your entire office, we can provide the right training solution for you. You can book online a course near you or if you would rather speak directly with someone, give us a call through our public training hotline on 1300 766 257.
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If students do not yet have a USI, they can apply for one directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. This is a quick and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and should be done prior to attending training. Forgotten USI’s can also be retrieved from this webpage. Further information about the USI scheme can be found at www.usi.gov.au/about.
Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management - June 3rd, 2017
$80.00
The Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management combined course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge in the first aid management of asthma and anaphylaxis including the use of the adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. Epi-pen). This course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to meet the asthma management training requirements of child care workers.
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This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
Participants must hold a current first aid certificate on the training day to qualify for the update course. If the certificate has expired the participant must attend a Provide First Aid Full course.
Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
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Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This course is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
At: Belrose, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Coogee, Pambula, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde
At Belrose:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$150.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management de-vices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious and unconscious breathing causalities.
At Belrose:
Fri 12 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 13 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Tue 6 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
At Belrose: Wed 7 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$450.00
3 Day Course starting on the booking date
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
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At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ