Get Involved
INTRODUCTORY MEETING:
Friday October 7; Emmanuel College, Queen's Building Lecture Theatre, 7.15pm
Membership of Cambridge University First Aid Society
Cambridge University First Aid Society is a registered society of Cambridge University, and was set up in 1984, making it the oldest First Aid Society in the country.
Membership Benefits
- Weekly meetings during Cambridge University terms provide first aid training and discussion.
- Speaker Meetings provide an opportunity to hear from doctors, nurses and paramedics involved in the cutting edge of emergency medicine.
- Regular social events, ranging from pub meets through to punting trips, dinner and even a champagne breakfast.
- Priority access to CUFAS' public first aid courses
Membership Requirements
- £15 subscription for each academic year
- Member of Cambridge University or Anglia Ruskin University
Membership of St John Ambulance Cambridge LINKS
St John Ambulance Cambridge LINKS was established in 1989 and is the oldest St John Ambulance University unit in the country. We are one of the busiest St John Ambulance units in Cambridgeshire, and have access to some of the most experienced members. This allows our new members the opportunity to provide first aid cover at a wide range of different event types, while remaining under the supervision, and learning from our more experienced members.
Membership Benefits
- Free first aid training, up to a much higher level than offered to the public.
- Opportunity to gain experience in treating casualties, driving ambulances and overseeing the medical cover at large events.
- Chance to get involved in the committee, and help run both a university society, and a St John Ambulance Unit.
- Large amount of support and mentoring from more experienced members available to guide your development as a first aider.
- Great opportunity for student healthcare professionals to get mre patient contact, and practice what they're learning.
Membership Requirements
- Membership of CUFAS (strongly reccomended)
AND
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check
- Two positive references
- Completion of a basic first aid course (we will arrange this)
- £40 refundable uniform deposit.
Want to Get Involved?
If you're interested in becoming a member of either CUFAS or St John Ambulance, then get in touch with firstaid-publicity@srcf.ucam.org - We will then be able to arrange for the relevant paperwork, as well as inviting you along to a meeting, so you can see what we do. While we accept membership applications throughout the year, the best time to get involved is between August and October each year, as most of our courses for newly qualified members run just before Christmas.
In 2012 we will have representatives at the following events, who will be able to answer any questions you might have:
- CUSU Fresher's Fair - Kelsey Kerridge Sports Complex - October 4 and October 5.
- Introductory Meeting - Emmanuel College, Queen's Building Lecture Theatre - October 7, 7.15pm
Further Questions?
Maybe you're still not sure about becoming a member, or perhaps you have a specific question about membership. First check on our Frequently Asked Questions page, and if you're still unable to find the answer, then email firstaid-publicity@srcf.ucam.org