REC first aid courses from PawPrint Medical

Remote Emergency Care First Aid courses for the Outdoors from PawPrint Medical

Basic - Emergency - HSE - Advanced - Expedition - Wilderness First Responder - Custom - where & when
About Remote Emergency Care


	level 1	Basic First Aid A one day practical course focusing on first responder skills - the skills required to deal with a life-threatening incident when an experienced first aider is not available. The course involves plenty of hands-on practice including outdoor scenarios. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

	level 2	Emergency First Aid A two day course which is recognised by the MLTB, BCU, RYA and other outdoor governing bodies. On this course we focus on dealing with incidents far from medical help with the minimal equipment you would carry while participating in or leading outdoor activities. Again the emphasis is on practical skills with plenty of hands-on practice including lots of outdoor scenarios. This course can be tailored to the requirements of special interest groups, for example climbers, mountain leaders, paddlesports instructors or divemasters. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

	level 3	HSE Standard First Aid at Work We can provide First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Basic Skills Update and Requalification courses. We can tailor them to your outdoor working environment, for example for tree surgeons or ecologists. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

	level 4	Advanced First Aid - choose between an expedition or rescue course This two day course is designed for those working in remote areas. The focus is on consolidating the basics before building in advanced techniques such as airway management and cervical spine stabilisation. On this course we will discuss and practise the use of airway devices, suction, C-spine collars, blood pressure monitoring, fluid replacement therapy and oxygen therapy. We will discuss issues related to triage and managing complex incidents. We will also cover any topics requested by course participants such as high altitude medicine or dive medicine. By the end of the course the Advanced first aider will feel confident in controlling situations and instructing basic first aiders. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

	level 5	Expedition First Aid This course is designed for expedition leaders or medics working in remote locations. The course explores complex topics involved with emergency care in the wilderness and requires a good pre-existing level of knowledge (REC level 4 or equivalent). Topics covered include extended care and monitoring, strategies for prolonged evacuation, psychological illness and care, altitude related illness, tropical diseases, gastrological disease and managing pre-existing illnesses. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

	WFR	Wilderness First Responder The First Responder certificate is growing in reputation as a global standard in training. This intensive 6 day Wilderness First Responder course takes the First Responder syllabus and applies it to remote situations where evacuation may be protracted and complex. The WFR course focuses on extending practitioners' basic knowledge of first aid through lectures (containing theory and practical sessions) and scenarios in which the techniques are applied. Treatment plans are concept-based to allow practitioners to apply them in diverse situations. Practitioners are encouraged to gather data to enable an on-line doctor to make a diagnosis and direct basic treatment. The course develops the ability to gather and communicate medical and scene information and focuses on the following core competencies: • Effective patient assessment in diverse environments and situations • Safe, appropriate use of oxygen, AED and Entonox • Treatment for fractures including traction • Patient transportation • Triage and scene management • Long-term patient management The course is designed for practitioners working in remote locations, for those with support from another more experienced medic or online support from a doctor. Practitioners have included Mountain Rescue teams, remote exploration team members and expedition leaders. In order to attend the WFR course, students should hold an Advanced First Aid Certificate (such as the REC level 4) or equivalent and have outdoor experience. [dates, prices and booking available here...]

custom made courses		Custom Made First Aid Our custom made courses can be focussed according to your requirements, and can include first aid, travel health or a combination of topics. Previous client groups have included: • ecologists working on remote sites throughout the Scottish Highlands • outdoor instructors working with young people in diverse outdoor settings • adventure racers training to be self sufficient for many days • polar explorers • geologists exploring West Africa • students on school expeditions • workers at height on construction projects in remote areas Custom made courses can be fully certified and certification will usually last two years. We provide a comprehensive course manual, and all courses are delivered by a fully qualified Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician who is also an active Winter and International Mountain Leader and Climbing Instructor. We provide courses for staff or customers of our client companies. Prices start from about £300 for a group of 12 people, but our quotes are always individually generated. If you would like to discuss your requirements please don't hesitate to contact us or fill in this enquiry form.

Who?		We provide Remote Emergency Care certified courses. Please visit the Remote Emergency Care website to find out all about this popular certification scheme.

where and when?		We provide courses at your workplace, club or local centre, or in locations around the UK (including Inverness, Glasgow, Windermere and Stamford) for individuals wanting to book onto a public course. To find out where your nearest course is, or to arrange a course please contact us.