This course takes a much deeper look into wilderness first aid. It covers all of the requirements for the HSE first aid at work certificate & much more. This course is taught over four days & three nights at our training facility. This is a practical based course, with as little theory & as much practical training as possible. Extremely realistic wilderness based scenarios give you real hands on experience.

The course includes instruction in : HSE approved first aid trainingBushcraft & SurvivalWilderness Emergency

This course has been developed to provide training for emergency situations, Which may occur while working, travelling or participating in outdoor activities in more remote areas and help could be some time/ distance away.

Information

All our courses are run at our base camp style training facility in the East Sussex countryside, or at a venue of your choice.
The accommodation for our residential courses is arranged in traditional canvas bell tents.

There will be chances to sleep out if you so wish & you are welcome to bring your own shelters.
All the food for the course is supplied & will be cooked over open fires. (special dietary requirements,you are required to bring with you)

First Aid content  Communication and giving out responsibilities in an emergency.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Recognition and treatment of shock.Management of the unconscious casualty.Identifying wounds and control of bleeding.Recognition and management of injuries to bones, muscles and joints.Management of burns and scalds.Recognition of illness.Treatment of minor injuries.Treatment of eye injuries.Treatment for poisons.Transport of casualty.Personal hygiene in treating wounds.Contents of a First Aid box and it's usePurchasing First Aid supplies.Simple record keeping and personal hygiene in treating woundsHIV and Hepatitis B.

Advanced techniques covered IV Cannulation - use of cannulars & fluid giving setsSpinal care - cervical collars & casualty handlingAirways - use of Laryngeal mask airwaysBag & Mask - use of ambu bag & valved mask

Bushcraft/ Survival/ Emergency content Shelter building - construction of various types of shelter for use in emergency situations Fire starting - collecting materials & the use of sources of ignition.Open fire Cooking - different methods over open fires.Transportation of casualties - rescue techniques & improvisation.
 
This Course is recognised as appropriate training for MLTUK,ML Summer and Winter Awards, Single Pitch Supervisors Award, RYA, BCU, BASI, ASSI,BOF,and by most other Governing Bodies.

Details

Clothing & Equipment list will be forwarded with booking confirmation. (Required equipment available to hire)

Arrival time 0900 (9am) on the first day of the course.
Departure aprox 1700 (5pm) on the last day.

Free transportation is available from Polegate railway station.

You can book your own course with a minimum of only 6 people.