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Expedition First Aid Courses

There are now five modules to the High Peak Wilderness First Aid courses.  This gives more flexibility for participants for dates and for the level of qualification needed.  Modules 1 and 2 build on the basics and lay firm foundations for Modules 3, 4 and 5.  We accept applicants on Modules 3, 4 and 5 if we can accredit prior learning (APL).  Modules 3, 4 and 5 are mainly for those who need a higher level of qualification if they are leading an overseas expedition.  The advance first aid skills on these modules give the participant the confidence and ability to assist the expedition medic if needed, providing valuable assistance when help is likely to be delayed.

 

More information can be found on the courses page.

Donate here to send Medical Supplies to Nepal

We now have a fundraising page to keep you up to date.  Any amount received is important to us and to the recipient.  We have received requests from hospitals and from organizations providing relief on the ground in Nepal for medical supplies that are running out.  Infection needs to be prevented so dressings, bandages and sterile medical equipment is in great demand.  We are in contact with organizations heading off to the remote areas and to the epicentre to provide aid.

Thank you for any support that you can give.

Click here to go to fundraising page

 

Medical Supplies going to Nepal

We have had a fantastic response from our request for assistance for financial donations and medical supplies to be sent to Nepal.  The disaster in Nepal will not be over in a few days and the severe injuries people have sustained will need sterile dressings to help prevent infection. We have already contacted friends and organisations in Kathmandu who can help with the distribution to ensure supplies arrive. We are going to start fundraising for these supplies and will post further details on social media as to how you can help.  This will be an on going need for many weeks so further details will also go on our new website that is imminent.

Advanced and Expedition First Aid 2014-2015

New dates have been added to our website. We have designed our courses to be modular to enable people to attend and progress as far as needed.  The Wilderness First Aid Expedition Leader series of courses cover plenty of relevant topics for those leading expeditions overseas: in particular there are modules on Altitude, Frost Nip and Frost Bite combined with the use of Oxygen.  We also have a disaster module for those who may end up leading trips to countries such as Nepal that has a high risk of earthquake.

Progressing on to the Expedition Leader course teaches a participant good expedition Medic assist skills.  If the participants expedition medic asks the trip leader to assemble a giving set or find a 14 gauge cannula, they will be able to do so.  In difficult or demanding situation far from help these skill are an asset and can be a life saver as has been proved by previous course participants.

Lastly, if you hold a teaching qualification and are a registered Paramedic, Nurse or Doctor you may like to join our existing team to work on these courses.

Free Splint!

If you are a returning client you are eligible for this free splint.  However, if you refer a friend and they quote your name on their registration form we will post this item out to you free of charge.  This does not apply to group discounts.  This offer is open until 31st December 2015.