First Response Course Added To AMA Women's Conference

Motorcyclists don't often like to think about what will happen in
the event of a crash, but it's important to be prepared if an
accident does occur. That's why the upcoming AMA International
Women & Motorcycling Conference has added a new course offering
that will help prepare women in the case of a motorcycle
emergency.
It's not uncommon for both men and women to be riding with their
friends, but what happens if a buddy gets into an accident?
Everyone would call 911, but there are things that can be done
right away that could ultimately play a major role in ensuring the
injured rider recovers. Vicki Sanfelipo, founder of Accident Scene
Management Inc, will teach women what to do in this scary situation
in the seminar, "A Crash Course In Motorcycling."
"While CPR and first aid are important skills, they are not enough
training when it comes to motorcycle trauma," said Sanfelipo.
Topics covered in the course will include safe removal of a
motorcycle helmet, moving the injured, and jaw-thrust CPR rescue
breathing. Once the course is completed, the attendees will receive
certification in Motorcycle Trauma First Response. These techniques
have been taught to 20,000 people around the world and are skills
every active rider should consider learning.