Exploration Medicine

A 2-day intermediate first aid course designed for group leaders who will be working in remote locations. This course is recognised by all outdoor activity governing bodies and is a must for any responsible person leading a group where assistance may be difficult to come by.

 

 

Day 1

 Course introduction & Administration

Aims & Responsibilities of the First Aider

Priorities of Treatment

Primary & Secondary Assessment

Adult Resuscitation

Adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Airway Obstruction

Bleeding

Shock

Bites & Stings

Wilderness Fractures (1)

Expedition Hygiene

Wilderness Burns

Extremes of Temperature  

Day 2.

Recap on Day 1

Disorders of Consciousness

Wilderness Fractures (2)

Disorders of Circulation

Resuscitation Recap

Evacuation Techniques

Assessments

Debrief. 

 

The course cost includes all equipment and manual.

 

Cost £110 per person. 

Location : Forest Knights Woodland Arundel

 

Dates: 25th - 27th January 2008

 

First Aid Intsruction.