Expedition / Advanced First Aid
Expedition and advanced first aid is a highly practical addition to our standard outdoor first aid course. Candidates must have attended a standard 16 hour outdoor first aid course and be proficient in the skills taught, prior to attending this course.
Expedition and advanced first aid looks at more advanced first aid procedures where either extra equipment is available or, you are long way from any rescue service or definitive care. It specifically covers the extra challenges brought about by high altitude. A great enhancement to your knowledge if you are planning on leading an expedition or just want training in providing advanced care and coping with more challenging environments.
Who is it for ?
Outdoor practitioners who want a higher level of knowledge and confidence to deal with common first aid scenarios both in the UK and overseas. It is especially suited to those who are working on or leading expeditions in remote locations.
Expedition & Advanced First Aid – Course Overview
First aid training delivered by highly experienced tutors. Our small, highly experienced team are either Paramedics or Mountain Rescuers who have significant expeditioning and hostile environment experience. We have considerable first hand experience of dealing with challenging situations all over the globe.
In essence, we cover advanced first aid and the extra problems produced by the expedition environment, what extra equipment to take and how to use it. Its a mix of theory and practical training so you leave confident in knowing what you need to do.
Beyond the Edge are one of the UKs most experienced providers of mountain experiences and courses. We strive to make our training both fun, friendly and highly informative. We take great pride in the very high percentage of individuals who return for further adventures and courses.
Expedition & Advanced First Aid – Course Format
After some introductions at 9 am we look at the different types of environment we may find ourself and the challenges each one provides. From hot and steamy snake infested jungles to extreme high altitude. During the two days we look at:
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- First Aid planning and research
- Common expedition problems (Eg. Kathmandu quickstep)
- Creepy crawlies, how to avoid and what to do if…
- Triage and Primary & Secondary Survey
- Altitude Sickness & altitude drugs
- Pulse oximetry and PAC bags
- Oxygen therapy, assisted ventilation, oral and nasal airways
- Managing a casualty in extreme heat / cold / high altitude
- Advanced splinting (cervical collars, pelvic binders and traction splints)
- Casualty stabilisation & evacuation with advanced equipment
- Planning for heli / air evacuation
- An introduction to hostile situation management.
We finish each day at 5pm.
Course Details
- Location: Peak District
- Cost: £175 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Ratio: 1:6
- Level: Intermediate / Advanced
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