Expedition First Aid - Borneo
August 2012
Based primarily in the jungle environment of Borneo, this in-depth course provides comprehensive
First Aid and Medical training ideally suited to expedition members or medics looking to expand their skills in the remote environment.
Working closely with an in-country team we are able to deliver this unique course with exclusive access to a secluded region of one of Sabah's National Parks of primary jungle. The course will be delivered in chalet accommodation within the jungle and culminates in a trek with overnight hammock-camp.
Candidates should come with some basic First Aid training and having read the pre-course material. This ensures everyone is up to a minimum standard to avoid spending too much time on the basics while in this
remarkable location.
Candidates should also come prepared for an expedition: We have no control on the weather or wildlife! We will do our best to make your time as enjoyable, educational and challenging as possible. Sometimes comfortable, sometimes not: The reason for delivering this course in the Jungle environment is to get out of the classroom and to play out realistic scenarios in a realistic setting and to experience how new skills can be applied in challenging situations.
Practical scenarios and exercise will be reinforced by evening lectures in the more comfortable surroundings of the chalets...with a welcome mug of coffee and dry socks.
Itinerary
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Leave UK Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, transfer to Kota Kinabalu, transfer to 'the Jungle'. Setting the Scene - Remote environment First Aid and medical care. Revision of Basic Life Support. Evening Lecture - Role of the Remote Medic Management of serious bleeding. Wound management and infection Muscular / Skeletal Injuries. Head, Neck, Chest & Pelvic Injuries. Evening Lecture - Transportation & Packaging Advanced Life Support: Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Airway Management, Shock and IV Fluid therapy. Evening Lecture - Medical Kits Environmental Illness - Heat, Cold & Altitude Evening Lecture - Communication & Reporting Common Medical Conditions Expedition Illness Overnight Camp Jungle Trek Free Day Return to UK |
Costs
The cost of this course is £750.00 With the exception of flights, all costs are covered including:
- Training materials & pre-course reading.
- Internal transfers & fees.
- Food & accommodation for the duration of the time in Borneo.
- A pre-paid SIM card (and mobile phone if required) for free calls back to the UK.
- Guided overnight Jungle trek.
- Certificate, commemorative T Shirt and embroidered patch.
Flights
Customer are responsible for booking their own flights. We will inform customers of the detailed itinerary and travel plans but encourage customers to book their own flights.
- Because of seasonal variations and changes in regional economies, we cannot guarantee the best price for flights in advance.
- Not including the cost of flights in the course reduces our financial liability, reducing the overall cost of the course
- Customers may choose to stay longer to make the most of their trip to Borneo. We can arrange privately guided Jungle trips, away from the tourist hot-spots for those seeking to add even more adventure to their trip.
Accommodation
We will be staying in youth-hostel style accommodation while in Kota Kinabula and private chalets in the jungle. The overnight camp will be under tarp and in hammocks.
All meals are included in the trip. During the course - which will be run as a 'camp' - breakfast, lunch, teas,coffees and snacks will be provided throughout but it is expected that candidates will assist with the preparation of the evening meals. The more you put into it the more you will get out of it!
Places
Places are limited so get in touch to find out more. Places are secured on a 20% deposit with the total amount payable 60 days before departure date.
Our 'Tax' for using this impressive environment is to support Sabah National Parks by contributing a percentage of all profits from this course.
