There
are few more important skills to carry with you on
the hills than the ability to provide first aid.
No least because almost any accident or emergency
situation you meet, whether involving friends, strangers
or even yourself, will demand some basic medical
assistance.
Over 75% of casualties requiring mountain rescue call outs have lower limb injuries.
Our courses will not only teach how tocomfortably assess, diagnose and treat wilderness related
injuries but we provide you with a recognised certificate too.
Our first aid training is specifically designed for all recreational users of
the outdoors. So whether you enjoy coastal walking or getting up the big mountains
is your thing, this course is ideal for you.
You don’t require any experience whatsoever to attend the course; it’s
designed to encourage and coach complete novices in life saver skills. So whatever
you’re planning, this course will help you go there with confidence.
Tiso provide this training only using top instructors
who have
extensive outdoor knowledge; it’s important that we understand your playground
of ridges, summits and coast lines. This training is also appropriate for those
requiring a firstaid certificate for leader based qualifications.
The course in summary will enableyou to deal with:
· emergency – a methodical systemto manage emergencies safely
· environment – heat stress, coldstress, hot injuries, cold injuries
· illness – chest pain, asthma,epilepsy, diabetes
· injury – head, spine, chest,abdomen, pelvis, bones, soft tissue,eyes
· rescue – transportation,communication
Remember it’s a wise move to knowhow to deal with an emergency inany outdoor
environment. Anyone18 or over can attend this course.
