Biker down Motorcyclist First aid

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The Biker Down Motorcyclist First Aid Certificate powered by the Canadian Red Cross.

Motorcycling remains very popular for nearly 1 million Canadians, both as a passion and as a mode of transportation. During the pandemic there was a dramatic increase in the sales volume of motorcycles. Unfortunately, there has also been an increase in the number of rider injuries and fatalities. Biker Down’s mission is to train and empower bikers to help reduce motorcyclist fatalities by 30 per cent; not only saving lives but also eliminating the associated costs of a road traffic fatality.

Biker Down consists of three key training modules taught in a three hour session. Module 1 teaches a rider how to manage an accident scene safely and effectively. Module 2 is exclusive first aid training for Biker Down students, provided by Canadian Red Cross First Aid Trainers which will include learning proper helmet removal techniques. Module 3 delivers some proactive conspicuity strategies with a focus on the science behind why motorcyclists are often not seen by other road users.

“We are excited about the partnership with Biker Down and to provide this important education and training opportunity to all Canadians, and specifically the motorcycle community. The Canadian Red Cross wants to equip first aiders with the skills and confidence to be able to help someone involved in a motorcycle incident and decrease the number of injuries and deaths,” said Carolyn Tees, Senior Director of Prevention and Safety at the Canadian Red Cross.

“Partnering with the Canadian Red Cross on our first-aid module takes our training program to the next level,” stated Steve Reed, President of Biker Down. “World Class first aid is key to the mission of Biker Down, which is empowering a motorcyclist to be able to save another biker’s life. The Canadian Red Cross team nailed it, and we cannot wait to launch across Canada!”

This is a FREE course and is directly delivered through Biker Down and Instructed in class by a certified First Aid Instructor that has gone through the Biker Down curriculum as well.

If you still need more incentives to come and learn some vital skills, please look at this video from the initial thinkers and developers of Biker Down.

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