Remote First Responder Course

New in 2007 this course is available to candidates who already hold a current (in date) first aid qualification of at least two days duration. It is designed for those with a further interest in first aid, extended patient care and for people who expect to be far from medical help.

An advanced first aider will be able to:

Direct other first aiders at the scene of an accident or illness.
Provide definitive care for patients over an extended period until professional help can be arranged.

Course Outline

This course is practically based and jargon free - it takes place over an intensive, but structured, five days and the certificate lasts for two years. There is a weekend renewal course to extend the qualification. The course is assessed and has a required standard to be achieved for certification.

This course has been specifically designed to aid candidates in their preparations for travel abroad for work and play in areas which can significantly delay the response of professional medical help. The course is run by instructors who have an extensive background in advanced life support, pre-hospital care and remote area medical work. The course is intensive but well structured to maximise training benefits, much of the training is hands on and includes guidance and advice for planning expedition medical support.

Full training is given with homework and daily training scenarios. Candidates need to hold a current in date first aid certificate and practical experience of first aid provision, the certificate is valid for two years from date of issue. This is a very achievable but challenging course.

The course is run from our training venue in Mid Wales through a five day residential period.

Key Training Modules Include:

Enhances Basic Skills
Further Patient Assessment
Airway Management
Oxygen Therapy
Wilderness Equipment
Assessing Spinal Injury

Understanding Shock
Altitude Illness
Chest and Abdominal Injury
Wound Management
Wilderness Medicines
Neurological Illness

Sports Injury
Vital Signs
Fluid Replacement
Respiratory Illness
Incident Management
Documentation

The course is achievable but challenging with daily scenarios and homework, it includes:

Accommodation
All Meals and Snacks
All Training and Certification
All Training Materials

Training takes place at our exciting venue in Mid Wales

Kit List

A recommended kit list for the course:

Sleeping Bag
Warm Clothing
Known Travel Equipment/Plans

Full Waterproofs
Hat and Gloves
Note Taking Stationary

Sturdy Footwear
Head Torch

for more information please contact our team

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