This one-day workshop is aimed towards private groups of overseas travellers, employees, students, researchers and such who need first aid training that is more specific to remote environments plus has an element of self-care including the effective use of over the counter medicines. This practical training event is supported by a 145 page A5 manual.
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
Introductions
Medical travel planning & risks
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, altitude sickness
Managing simple wounds
Fractures & practical splinting
Nursing care; managing pain & fever – use of non-prescription medications
Personal medical kits – what to take
Quiz – final questions – feedback – certificates – farewell
Please call or email to discuss your requirements.