Cheap certificated survival first aid training

[Medicine Man]

Looking at venues in the Bristol / Somerset / Gloucester region, probably in november if can get enough people together for a weekend course. Looking for somewhere with indoor and outdoor space Incase of awful weather?

I'm negotiating with a pharmacy to supply expedition meds to successful participants after the course too. Strong painkillers, antibiotics and other drugs.

Message me for details

[MrPickles]

Bristol is good for me.

[pixie1111]

i live in cornwall and bristol is fine for me

[Ferricks]

Bristol is pretty dreadful for me I'm afraid! I'm waiting for something further North if that's ok....?

[Medicine Man]

I'll certainly be doing another date in Yorkshire

[Medicine Man]

Update
I'm running a public emergency first aid course in dowsby, lincs on 20th oct. see my website www.survival-medic.com if anybody want to come will carry on with extended skills after the public bit.

Am planning to do a weekend course in SW in November but am waiting on the pharmacy for a date from which I can offer the POM authorisation from as part of the course. However if this is going to be delayed will arrange a course and back date authorisation to people who come.

Hoping to do a Yorkshire date as well subject to interest need between 6-12 people.

Please let me know again if your interested in any of the three locations

[JamesMR]

I think this is a fantastic idea, the last medical training I've had was through St John Ambulance and was level 2 or something.

I'm in the Liverpool area and would love this OP

[rik_uk3]

What will the weekend course cover, what topics etc

[Medicine Man]

Wilderness and Survival Medicine Course
The aim of the course is to provide the expedition medic with a range of skills to care for expedition members with a range of problems. It is not a replacement for professional medical care but will enable medics to deal with a variety of medical conditions and injuries. Serious conditions and injuries will still require evacuation but the course aims to provide medics with knowledge and skills to treat illnesses alleviate symptoms and stabilise patients.

The course is in two parts over two weekends, the first weekend dealing with first aid and common medical problems and the second looking at trauma and other specialist care.

Although no prior knowledge is required a basic knowledge of first aid is useful.

Assessment
Theoretical elements of the course will be delivered through online learning and assessment prior to attending the course. Continuous assessment of practical skills and a final written paper is also required.

Obtaining Prescription Medicine
In conjunction with a pharmacist we are now able to offer authorisation on successful completion of the course for students to purchase prescription only medication from a predefined list for use in overseas expeditions.

List will contain a variety of Oral Antibiotics, Analgesia, Medication to control sickness, diarrohea, constipation etc
Medication for eye infection and injuries.
Emergency injectable drugs such as adrenalin, antihistamines, hydrocotisone, Strong painkillers
Local Anaesthetic for nerve blocks and suturing


Certification
Both a Course and an Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate are provided.

Notes
A copy of ‘Wilderness and Survival Medicine’ and First aid Book is also included.

Course content

Weekend 1 Medical

Role of the Expedition Medic
Recommended contents of a Expedition Medical Kit
Use of bandages, dressings and slings
Wounds and Burns
Specialist dressings
Skin and Wound Infections
Pain Management

Primary survey,
Secondary survey,
Recovery position
Caring for the Unconsciousness patient
Choking
CPR Theory and Practice
Shock

Oxygen administration and nebulisation
Basic airway adjuncts and suctioning
Using an AED

Diagnostic Equipment and patient monitoring including;
What's normal and what's not.
Pulse, Temperature and Respiration Rates
How to take a Blood Pressure
How to take a Blood Glucose reading
How to take an Oxygen saturation reading

The role of POM Medication in Expedition Medicine

Inoculations and anti-malarial treatment
Environmental (Cold, Heat and Dehydration)
Altitude Problems
Stings and Bites
Anaphylaxis, auto-injectors and adrenalin
Common Expedition Illnesses
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT),
Eyes (Foreign bodies, Conjuctivities)
Diabetic emergencies
Infections and Respiratory Care (Viral and Bacterial Infections, Asthma)
Neurological problems (CVA, TIA)
Cardiac problems (Heart attack, Angina)
Abdominal problems (Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Acute abdomen)

Weekend 2 Trauma

Rapid Trauma Assessment
Focused examinations
Secondary Surveys
Revision of Unconscious casualties
Assessments of minor injuries
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Wound Management
Wound closure, Steri-strips, Glue, Staples
Suturing
Injections
Digital Nerve block and local Anaesthetic
Burns

Road Traffic Collisions
Suspected injury to the spine
Head Injury,
Fractures,
Pelvic Injuries
Chest and Abdominal Injuries
Cannulation
Intravenous Fluids and Drugs
Gunshot and penetrating injuries
Life threatening Bleeding


Pm for more details

[Medicine Man]

Sorry duplicate post