Hey all...
I've finally got final details about the Bush Medicine Course as organised by the 4x4 club of SA, if I'm not mistaken. As follows:
Contact Alan Goodway at [email protected] if you're interested.
I've finally got final details about the Bush Medicine Course as organised by the 4x4 club of SA, if I'm not mistaken. As follows:
To all interested outdoor enthusiasts….
I have done this course and it is amazing!!!! If you travel in the bush by 4x4 or motorbike you need to know how to handle emergencies, whether burns, fractures, lacerations or worse. You will never be sorry that you have taken the time to do the course even for the mom at home...learn to handle all emergencies at home.
Training: Practical Bush Medicine Course – A MUST DO COURSE!!!!!
Date: Saturday 19 May 2007 – Day 1 of program
Sunday 20 May 2007 - Day 2 of program
Time: Saturday starts 10h00 – 17h30 / Sunday starts 08h00
Area: Centurion, Gauteng
Venue: Echo 4x4, Echo 4x4 Building, Route 21 Park, Nellmapius Drive, off the R21 between Centurion & Airport
Grading: Theory & Practical
Target Activity:
Presented by Dr Neil van Tonder from Cape Town
It happens often that the 4x4 traveler / overlander is being confronted with the prospect of having to treat medical conditions and make decisions, far beyond their scope of experience and knowledge. This happens as a direct result of the areas that we find ourselves in. The remoteness of certain areas give as the feeling of adventure, but also place us in areas, where medical infra-structure and care is limited and sometimes non-existent. Minor medical problems have the potential to become very serious, if not managed correctly. On the other hand, one might be confronted to break up camp prematurely and head home.
Dr Neil van Tonder (General Practitioner / Occupational Health Practitioner) has been presenting the BUSH MEDICINE COURSE for the past 4 years in the Western Cape, as well as in Gauteng. The course usually consist of two modules, each lasting a full day (roughly 6 -8 hours depending on the group). It is very practical (you get to learn to suture lacerations and practice CPR on dummies). Due to time constraints, and the need to present such a course, it was decided to present the most important chapters over 1 day (8 hours), leaving the rest for self study. A certificate is provided to those attending. After completion, you should be able to initiate and manage most medical emergencies, as well as make the right decisions. The conditions are to be discussed, presented and highlighted.
Module 1
- Anatomy
- Airway Control
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- Stroke
- Chest Pain
- Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
- Allergic Reactions
- Abdominal Injury
- Asphyxants
- Chest Injuries
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Heat Stroke / Heat exhaustion
- Hypothermia
- Hypoglycemia
- Lightning Strike
- Shock
- Near Drowning
- Etc....
Module 2
- Animal Bites
- Tick Bite Fever
- Burn Wounds
- Lacerations
- Malaria / Prophylaxis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Scorpionism
- Spider Bites
- Snake Bites
- Swimmers Ear
- Bilharzia
- Eye Emergencies
- Fever
- Medication for extended trips
- Rabies
- Brucellosis
- Anthrax
- Red Tide
- Nose Bleeds
- Poisonous Plants
- Etc....
THIS IS NOT A CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 FIRST AID COURSE, but practically goes beyond it, however no recognized industry qualification certificate issued.
Bring: Notebook & Pen.
Cost: R825 per person, both days – includes a resuscitation mouth piece and manual for reference
Includes welcoming coffee / tea, a light lunch on both days. Liquid refreshments available for purchase
Minimum 12 candidates to host course. First come, first served. Payment only assures attendance!
Certificate issued.
RSVP by: 20 April 2007
Payment by: Full payment will be called for for qualifying attendees
Contact Alan Goodway at [email protected] if you're interested.
