Training Courses

In conjunction with planning your adventure from a medical perspective we can also provide training for yourself or members of your team so that you can be confident in dealing with minor illnesses or injuries, as well as giving you the confidence to know what to do if a major incident occurs.

Even for tours and events where we are providing medical support we feel that there is great benefit in ensuring that the team leaders feel that they have the confidence to manage in a major emergency.

We can design a training package for your specific event in mind and deliver it at a time and location appropriate for you, this maybe for a one off event, or simply to improve and refresh skills for use in a variety of situations. We are equally happy to discuss the delivery of courses to groups such as Scouts and Guides or other youth organisations, as well as leaders who may want to increase their confidence to manage issues which may occur when undertaking activities with children or young people,

In addition to our bespoke courses we are continuously developing a library of established courses for different settings.

Our current courses are;

Emergency Aid for Motorcyclists

This was developed to give regular motorcyclists the confidence and skills to manage incidents which may occur when touring with groups. It covers basic first aid for burns, lacerations, sprains, strains and common "holiday" issues such as stomach problems and dehydration, as well as what to do in cases of major road traffic incidents including resuscitation and management of more severe injuries.

This is a taught course of six hours duration which can be broken down into a number of sessions or delivered in one day. It is based around scenario management with lots of hands on learning, as well as information consolidation, and plenty of time for questions.

Inclusive of a course book containing all the information covered this course can be arranged for groups of up to 10 people at a price of £500 excluding travel and other costs.

Managing Health and Wellbeing in Remote Locations

This course is designed for improving the confidence of individuals who may find themselves in remote locations without easy access to established healthcare facilities. At its core it aims to provide participants with greater knowledge in order to judge the level of emergency inherent within a situation, and thus become more confident in determining the appropriate level of response required.

The syllabus covers;

• Treatment of minor injuries and illness
• Determining severity and risk assessment
  
• Organising help
• Evacuation options
• What to expect next
• Protecting your mental wellbeing
• Equipment lists and usage

As part of this course package we can also arrange to supply you with the equipment which we feel you should carry with you at all times, organising this at the same time as the training means that participants can be comfortable with the equipment they will be using if an event occurs.

This is a scenario based course delivered over two days. Participants will be supplied with a suggested equipment list which they will draw up in conjunction with us, as well as course materials.

The cost for this course for up to 10 people is £800 plus the cost of equipment ordered.

Look After Yourself!: A course in managing you own health and wellbeing for first time travellers

This course is an action packed informal experience aimed at young travellers who are heading away for extended periods independently. It takes a no nonsense, open and practical approach to managing common injuries and ailments as well as judging risks to health and wellbeing and making informed decisions. It is primarily aimed at 18 - 24 year olds, however 16 and 17 year olds can be accommodated with parents permission.

Topics tackled are;

• Signs and symptoms of common ailments
• How to manage simple wounds
• Avoiding common pitfalls such as dehydration and exposure to both cold and heat
• Judging risks, and deciding whether to take them
• Safer sexual practices
• Drugs and alcohol issues
• What medication should I take and when
• When to go for help
• Recognising and managing health issues which are common in foreign settings

This is a one day course delivered in an open and fun style, with opportunities for scenarios and discussion based learning. All participants will receive a durable reference guide to be taken on their trip.

The cost of the course is £80 per person, it is preferable that a group of friends do it together, however we will do our best to accommodate individuals on the next available course. The maximum number of participants will be 8.

Equipment

We are able to work with you to advise on the medical equipment that you should be carrying with you on your adventure. In addition we can also work to fully equip support vehicles and other infrastructure.

Our medical kit lists supplied will also, if required, make suggestions regarding personal medication to be carried and the quantities which may be required. In addition we can also undertake research to investigate the availability of medications in the locations which you are planning on visiting.

We will liaise directly with UK based suppliers to source equipment on your behalf if this would be beneficial.