Wilderness First Aid

The need for BIG time first aid arises...

You are in the wilderness with a couple friends. Everything is going to plan, the views are great, the weather is holding and you are achieving what you have come to this incredible place for.... but suddenly something goes wrong, terribly wrong and it is up to you to deal with a bad scenario unfolding right before your very eyes.

This excellent in-depth course prepares you to deal with the threats of any wilderness trip. Altough 360 expeditions provide fully qualified expedition first aid leaders and guides; the knowledge instilled on this course will stand you in good stead for any private adventures you may dream of.

This course trains clients well beyond the scope of required first aid courses and is incredibly satisfying to accomplish and is recognised by all outdoor governing bodies.

The Course is over 4 days and held at our spectacular and comfortable Pyrenean mountain base to maximise the wilderness feel. It covers a lot of ground but is conducted at an easy to manage base. The highlights for many are hearing the real life scenarios as experienced by our very experienced expedition and wilderness instructors Drs. Raj Joshi and Jackie Gibb.

The curriculum covers everything from preparation before the trip starts, assessing your group members, patient assessment and treatment and after accident care.

In detail this course covers:

First Aid in the Outdoors
Responsibilities of the First Aider
Action in an Emergency
Primary Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Breathing " Circulation
Principals of Resuscitation
Hypoxia (wilderness setting)
Airway Obstruction / Airway Management
Basic Anatomy
Disorders of Circulation
Disorders of Consciousness
Wounds & Bleeding
Incident Management
Bites & Stings
Expedition Hygiene
Burns & Scalds on Expedition
Fractures & Spinal injuries
Poisoning
Incident Management
Foreign Bodies
Evacuation Techniques
Effects of Heat & Cold
Casualty Management
Resuscitation Procedures
Incident Management

This course could make the difference between life and death or long term impairment for a patient injured on any adventure. Our lifestyle includes more risks than some. This course is one way we manage risk to live an extraordinary life. Sign up now!

Dates: This course will run on a bespoke basis.

A minimum of 4 participants are required to commence a course. Let us know your interest soon and we will begin to advertise immediately to get the required numbers.

Cost: £260

Not included in the cost are airfares (subject to seasonal changes and carriers but usually very reasonable with budget airlines) meals, airport transfers or accommodation costs.

For further information about subsequent costs see www.papilio-luchon.com for details...