CPD: CANYON RESCUE MEDICINE
An accredited* five day Continuing Professional Development course, providing instruction in wilderness medicine in austere environments and self-management in canyons.
We are currently in the EOI phase of this course. We are aiming to run a course in various dates at 2024 including April/May , Winter 2024 and Spring/Summer. Please contact us to let us know what time of years suits you best or to join our waiting list.
*Applications with ACRRM, RACGP, ACEM, The Wilderness Medicine Society and Academy of Extreme Medicine are pending.
RescueMED and Roam Adventures and Training is proud to present a new course for medical professionals, paramedics or any practitioner requiring Continuing Professional Development points and medical training in austere environments.
More than just CPD this course will teach you self-sufficiency in austere environments, instruct in canyoning skills as well as delivering counting towards any required CPD. The course is delivered by Critical Care Flight Paramedics, medical professionals and adventure guides, covering a wide range of topics in planning for wilderness activities and medical response.
It is a fantastic opportunity to learn vital skills from adventure and medical care professionals, to get in touch with likeminded practitioners or springboard into a new professional pathway.
COST: TBD approx. $2500
GRADE: Advanced+, medical accreditation, medical practitioners
FITNESS: Moderate hiking, easy swimming,
DURATION: 5 Days
CLIENT GUIDE RATIO: 1:3, 2:6, (max 6 participants)
MEETING TIME: Varies 07:45-0830
MEETING LOCATION: Varies, Upper Blue Mountains
EXPECTATIONS: Training activities are mentally demanding. Please contact us prior to making a booking if you are not certain that this is the correct level of training you. Medical staff can discuss any CPD/Medicine related queries
INCLUSIONS:
Seventhwave lightweight, titanium and fleece wetsuit
All canyon leader equipment
Gournmet lunches and snacks for all activities
All emergency and first aid equipment
DAY 1: CLIFF BASED SKILLS SESSION
Introduction, preparation and gear selection
Abseiling training
RescueMED training
DAY 2: CLIFF BASED SKILLS SESSION
Introduction, preparation and gear selection
Abseiling skills
RescueMED training
Day 3 packing and planning for success
DAY 3:
Canyon, rescue and medical scenarios
Emergency Scenarios
Accident prevention, assisted carries, shock management, self evacuation assessment and methods
DAY 4:
Self directed canyon, assistance with trip planning
Scenarios and emergency response
Day debrief
DAY 5:
Shorter canyon, scenarios
Course debrief
Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to course commencement.
Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.
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