Far From Help
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 March 2011.
"Great - well presented, interesting and understandable." Callum Taylor (FFH, RGS-IBG '08)
Organised in association with Wilderness Medical Training (WMT), this two-day course starts where conventional first aid stops. It is designed for small expedition groups (private and commercial), solo travellers, media personnel, climbers, trek leaders / teachers, yachtsmen, overland drivers, researchers and academics, military personnel and anyone operating in remote areas where medical help is not readily available.
The course aims to develop judgment and ability to discriminate between conditions that can be managed and resolved in the field, those that should be monitored closely and those that require evacuation. If you have the knowledge to confidently rule out a serious problem you might be able to salvage your expedition or travels without resorting to an unnecessary evacuation. However, even if you decide to evacuate, FFH will teach you many useful things you can do before reaching professional medical help which might ease the pain and suffering of your team member or reduce their risk of severe or permanent disability.
For further details download the 2010 booking form (PDF) (please note that prices for 2011 are subject to alteration)
View 2010 course programme here (PDF)
Details of WMT course trainers can be viewed here (PDF)
Bursaries
A limited number of student bursaries of £50 are available. To apply, attach a statement to your booking form outining why you deserve one. Preference will be given to students invloved in expeditions taking place in 2011.
List of local accomodation options
Please note that this course is not suitable for doctors, although it may be of use to medical students up to third year, nurses and other health practitioners.