These expedition and wilderness first aid training courses take the basic skills to another level. Our expedition first aid training staff are experienced in remote expeditions and managing casualties from the mountain side to the middle of the desert. The focus is on practical, hands-on wilderness first aid training to give you confidence with more advanced first aid skills and more technical equipment where evacuation may be protracted, whilst never forgetting the importance of the basics and improvising to find practical solutions in a remote environment.
Our wilderness first aid courses are designed for people who are leading expeditions or working in remote locations with standard expedition equipment. The emphasis is on being self-reliant, improvisation with the kit that you have, and dealing competently with both life-threatening and run-of-the-mill situations.
The expedition and wilderness first aid training courses are generally designed for those with or without prior first aid experience.
They cover skills such as patient monitoring (including blood pressure measurement), advanced fracture management and splinting and spinal management. They look at using specialist kit and equipment such as spinal boards and kendric splints, whilst also looking at improvising with basic equipment that you have on all trips to the outdoors. We'll also cover issues such as fluid therapy and environment specific skills such as dealing with altitude illness and food hygiene issues, frost bite and snow blindness.
If you are working in remote environments or leading expeditions it is important to get training which really meets your needs and matches the environments you are working in and the challenges you face. We pride ourselves in the experience of our trainers, the flexibility of our courses and the ability to adapt the courses to suit your needs.
As with all our courses expedition first aid is open both to individuals on set dates and run as bespoke courses for your organisation. We're always happy to talk through your specific needs to help you find the right course for you - don't hesitate to get in touch, on 08183838633 or WhatsApp - 08032207542 for a chat.
Course OverviewOur course is conducted by highly experienced instructors and trainers who will equip the participant with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response and emergency life support to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation.
This course applies to workers who may be required to prepare for and provide a first aid response in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.
Course Outline- Recognise, and respond to, a remote medical emergency situation
- Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others
- Assess the casualty and recognise the need for First Aid response
- Assess the situation and evaluate options for medical assistance
- Evaluate options for transporting the casualty or waiting for medical assistance in relation to environmental issues, risks, transport availability and casualty condition.
- Provide First Aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
- Monitor the casualty’s condition
- Manage the incident and seek assistance from others present
- Establish communication links with emergency services and convey incident details
- Assist in the evacuation of the casualty
- Evaluate the incident and recognise possible psychological impacts on self and others
- Participate in debriefing
Course Duration3 Days
Price- Call 08183838633 or WhatsApp - 08032207542
- For group courses and corporate bookings, please contact us (08183838633) for an obligation free quote
InclusionsAll course material
Participant Requirements
- Comfortable clothing - NOTE: Due to the practical aspect of performing CPR, Females participating in this course may feel more comfortable wearing trousers.
- Lunch and Refreshments by the sponsoring company.
