Wilderness First Aid Course

Our Wilderness First Aid course is designed specifically for pilots, guides and instructors.
The course is run by Jocky Sanderson (Keswick Mountain Rescue team member & NHS First Responder)

Dealing with a paragliding accident can be challenging;
injuries may be severe, locations remote and equipment limited

In this two-day First Aid course designed specifically for paraglider pilots, guides and instructors, we will build on your knowledge and skills to give you confidence in these stressful situations.  We focus on diagnosis, treatment and dynamic group management, across many scenarios.

This 2 day/16hours course ( £130) is ideal for people operating in remote locations.

Courses are BHPA approved and the certification is valid for 3 years. It is also recognised by other national associations.

Our 2026 winter tour dates are to be confirmed.

If you  would like us to run a 1st Aid course at your club  please  click the purchase and specify which club you are and we will contact you to arrange a suitable darte and location. For any information you can call Jocky on 07771783336

Jocky Sanderson

• CFI & International paragliding guide since 1990, taking groups of paraglider pilots on expeditions around the world
• Keswick Mountain Rescue Team Member for 23 years
• North-west Ambulance First Responder for 24 years
• Swift water rescue instructor

Jocky has a wealth of experience in wilderness 1st Aid and has been instrumental in paragliding and outdoor safety for many years.

First Aid Training :  Stage I

Preparation and Prevention

• Accident prevention
• The paragliding environment (sun, cold and high altitude)
• First aid kits
• Accident simulations & analysis 
• Scenarios 

First Aid Training :  Stage II

Scene Management

• Scene safety
• Group dynamics
• Communication
• Working with rescue services 

First Aid Training :  Stage III

Casualty Care 

Basic life support
Securing & moving casualties
Assessment
Haemorrhage control
Airway management
Spinal injuries
Pain management
Medical Emergencies
Trauma emergencies
CPR in the wilderness

First Aid Training : Stage IV

After an Incident

• Follow up and debriefing
• Insurance and repatriation
• Planning &  prevention

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the course, students will be issued with a certificate that is recognised by the BHPA and is valid for 3 years from the finish date of the course.