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High Peak Wilderness First Aid

Dates for the High Peak Wilderness First Aid Modules 1-5 are on the courses page up until Christmas.  Modules 1 and 2 are suitable for those taking national governing body awards.  Modules 1 and 2 comprise of 16hrs and have been accepted by the major governing bodies for sport since 1997.  These outdoor first aid courses are held every Wednesday and Thursday and every weekend throughout the year apart from bank holidays.  The modules are structured in a progressive way and were developed to give more depth of knowledge, to improve competency at performing the basics well and to develop more advanced skills.  Module 3 is suitable for those going overseas to more remote areas in particular to countries that may be affected by natural disaster.  Modules 4 and 5 do not give a licence to practise invasive skills.  The aims of these two modules are two-fold:  firstly to develop  expedition leader’s to aid a medical professional in a remote environment and secondly, to develop competency in advanced skills, group  management, leadership, delegation and decision making in remote or hostile environments.  The High Peak Wilderness First Aid Modules 3-5 are held every month throughout the year and are also attended by medical students which adds to the variety and depth of knowledge shared on these first aid courses.

 

Jo Bradshaw summits Everest 19th May

We love it when our course members do great things! We are pleased to hear Jo has reached the summit of Everest and is now back at the South Col in preparation for the next summit of Lhotse.  We hope she achieves this amazing feat and becomes the first British Woman to summit both Lhotse and Everest.  Whatever the outcome she is raising a lot of money for Place2Be.  The summit attempt has been through 360 Expeditions:  one of the expedition companies recommended by High Peak First Aid.

 

Photo: courtesy of Jo Bradshaw

 

Good Luck to Jo Bradshaw nearing the summit of Everest

Pleased to hear that Jo Bradshaw and Ralph Oostra are on the way up to the South Col on Everest.  They are returning for a second attempt on Everest after they were caught at Camp 1 during the earthquake in Nepal last year. Jo has raised an incredible amount of money for Place2Be and enabled Gold D of E participants the opportunity to climb Lobuche East last year. We were so inspired that we offered Jo Bradshaw and two of the Gold Participants a sponsored place on the High Peak Wilderness First Aid 40hr course.  In return the High Peak First Aid logo is also on the way to the South Col.  Jo is planning to be the first British woman to summit Everest and Lhotse in one push.  We hope she achieves this goal which she thoroughly deserves after all the hard work.  Further updates will be posted on this site and you can also see updates at 29,029 feet in 2 boots.

Image below was taken on Christmas Day 2010 whilst in Nepal providing Wilderness First Aid Training.  One of our favourite photos.

 

 

Free Celox Training

Free Celox training is available for any previous participant on a High Peak First Aid course.  This offer is limited until October 2016:  after this date a course fee will apply.  However, the Celox training can be taken as a bolt on Module to First Aid at Work, and is incorporated into Wilderness First Aid Expedition Leader Module 3, 4 and 5.

For people who have not attended a course at High Peak First Aid, you are welcome to join us and pay the course joining fee for Celox training.  By charging a fee we can provide courses for small numbers and do not have to wait for a course to fill to make it viable.  Staff are working in the office, so to take a break and provide training is no trouble at all. The course fee also covers certification, tea and coffee and the use of the Celox in the practical sessions.

 

High Peak Wilderness First Aid Expedition Leader Courses

The High Peak Wilderness First Aid Expedition Leader courses are held every month throughout the year and can be taken in a modular format.  High Peak Wilderness First Aid 16hrs (Module 1 and 2) are suitable for national governing body awards such as the Mountain Training Association, British Canoe Union and mountain biking awarding bodies.  The 16hr outdoor course is also suitable for those supervising young people on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

For people leading expeditions overseas there is the option to attend three additional modules.  High Peak Wilderness First Aid  (Module 3) can be taken as a stand alone module or added to Modules 1 and 2.  Some of the topics covered are airway management, altitude illness and use of oxygen.  The course tutor has an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management which has enabled the development of a module on hazard awareness if visiting countries prone to natural disasters such as earthquake, flood and fire. Module 3 also incorporates the Celox and tourniquet training.

For those planning on leading expeditions to more remote wilderness areas of the world, High Peak Wilderness First Aid Expedition Leader Module 4 and Module 5 introduce new topics.  These two modules are classed as medic assist skills.  We cannot give a licence to practise some of the advanced techniques and a little knowledge can be dangerous.  However, the course enables the participant to be an extra set of hands for the medic if a problem should arise and has proved to be a life safer for some of previous participants.

All the  modules are taken at our training facility in the Peak District with practical sessions in the classroom and outside.  We have acres of wilderness terrain on our doorstep for these outdoor courses and an extensive selection of equipment to enable plenty of practise.  The modules can be taken spread out over the year or there  is the option to take all 5 modules at once.