Wilderness First Responder - Safari environment

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course is designed and delivered by senior expedition medical doctors. Medical and trauma scenarios focus on remote and wilderness emergencies of the sort you may find when on an expedition within the UK and countries with some access to pre-hospital services. This course also will help to manage conditions relevant to safari environments and is therefore the perfect course for those working in these remote conditions. It is also an excellent starting point for those junior clinicians looking to launch a career in expedition and wilderness medicine, providing you with the knowledge and skills to approach medical or trauma emergencies with structure and confidence, and the decision making and communication skills necessary for a timely evacuation.  Whether you are a ranger or safari guide working with clients or a healthcare professional hoping to hone your wilderness medicine skills you are sure to come away from this course feeling more able to handle the unexpected!

The 6 day course includes 2 days of pre-course remote learning followed by 4 days of intensive practical teaching and learning using case discussions and scenarios of medical emergencies, trauma, wounds and burns, environmental injuries, and mental health and wellbeing; it also covers some of the non-medical aspects of being a WFR such as expedition medical planning, organising, putting together an expedition medical kit, camp skills, navigation and safety.