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 2024 winter tour dates are:-
19-20 October, Malverns
23-24 November, Crickhowell - sold out
25-26 November, SE wales
28-29 November, Brighton
30-1 December, Dunstable
5-6 December, Long Mynd
7-8 December, Peak District
14-15 December, Keswick
When booking online, please specify the date/ location of the course you wish to attend in the comments section. For more information please 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 21 years
- North-west Ambulance First Responder for 22 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
First Aid Training : Stage II
Scene Management
- Scene safety
- Group dynamics
- Communication
- Working with rescue services
First Aid Training : Stage III
Casualty Care
Securing & moving casualties
Assessment
Haemorrhage control
Airway management
Spinal injuries
Pain management
Medical Emergencies
CPR in the wilderness
First Aid Training : Stage IV
After an Incident
- Follow up and debriefing
- Insurance and repatriation
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.