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There are few more important skills to carry with you on the hills than the ability to provide First Aid. No least because almost any accident or emergency situation you meet, whether involving friends, strangers or even yourself, will demand some basic medical assistance.

Over 75% of casualties requiring mountain rescue call outs have lower limb injuries. Our courses will not only teach how to comfortably assess, diagnose and treat wilderness related injuries but we provide you with a recognised certificate too.

Our first aid training is specifically designed for all recreational users of the outdoors. So whether you enjoy coastal walking or getting up the big mountains is your thing, this course is ideal for you.

You don’t require any experience whatsoever to attend the course; it’s designed to encourage and coach complete novices in life saver skills. So whatever you’re planning, this course will help you go there with confidence.

Tiso provide this training only using top instructors who have extensive out or knowledge; it’s important that we understand your playground of ridges, summits and coast lines. This training is also appropriate for those requiring a first aid certificate for leader based qualifications. The course in summary will enable you to deal with:

• emergency – a methodical system to manage emergencies safely

• environment – heat stress, cold stress, hot injuries, cold injuries

• illness – chest pain, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes

• injury – head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, bones, soft tissue, eyes

• rescue – transportation, communication

Remember it’s a wise move to know how to deal with an emergency in any outdoor environment. Anyone 18 or over can attend this course.

Cost: £130
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