This one-day workshop is aimed towards private groups of overseas travellers, employees, teachers, students, researchers and others who need first aid training that is more specific to remote and resource poor environments plus has an element of self-care including the effective use of over the counter medicines and access to a limited list of prescription medicines (co-codamol, Penthrox and medicines to treat altitude sickness). This practical training event is supported by a 145+ page A5 manual and delivered at a time and place to suit the client.
Feedback from the Forest Peoples Programme, Moreton in Marsh Thanks so much for the workshop which I found highly useful and relevant, and presented with such clarity, experience, good humour, and professionalism.
Feedback from the University of Oxford, Department of Earth Sciences
“…once again very positive feedback from all concerned, and I certainly found it extremely interesting and useful, and definitely a step-up from the more usual run-of-the-mill first aid course.”
Feedback from a workshop at Manchester University
Engaging and interesting
Well equipped and comprehensive
Memorable
Excellent
Great! Very interactive & approachable
Outline content
Timings: 9.30 – 4.30 with tea breaks as required and lunch
Welcome & workshop aims
Medical travel planning & risks
<c>ABC approach to the injured casualty – vital signs, shock, lifting, moving & straightening a casualty
Basic life support (BLS) – choking, CPR, heart attack
Bites & stings – allergic emergencies, malaria, rabies, animal bites
Environmental problems; heat illness, cold injury, (optional – altitude sickness)
Managing wounds & burns
Fractures & practical splinting
Nursing care; managing pain & fever – use of non-prescription medications
Personal medical kits – what to take
Final questions – feedback – certificates – farewell
Please email to discuss your requirements.