H S E First Aid Courses, Community and At Work

Explorer Medicine (1 day) £65.00

This course fulfils the basic requirements for the “Appointed Person” first aider Certificate valid for 3 years. Course participants receive a reference book and student pack.

Exploration Medicine (2 days) £110.00

This course is suitable for most National Governing Bodies as an outdoor First Aid Qualification (BMC, RYA, BCU, BELA etc). Successful participants receive a certificate of completion of course training and competence in wilderness first aid which includes exceeding the recommendations for “Appointed Person” first aider in the work place as laid down by the Health and Safety Executive. The certificate is valid for 3 years. Course participants receive a reference book and student pack. For UK based expeditions an example of course content could be:

• Core Content (listed above);
• Effects of Heat and Cold (ie hypothermia, heat stroke);
• Illnesses (ie chest pain, asthma, epilepsy; diabetes);
• Injuries (ie soft tissue, bones, head, spine, abdomen);
• Rescues & Further Medical Help.