REC (L3) trekking first aid

May 31st: rec (l3) trekking first aid for 246 gurka signal squadron of the 1st signal regiment

This was the fifth course I've run for the 1st Signal Regiment. Previously I've delivered two REC (L5) Travel & Expedition First Aid (16hrs) Courses and two REC High Altitude First Aid workshops (4hrs).

These courses are organised by Mountain Leader SSgt Kumar Thapa who is the SQMS of 246 Gurka Signal Squadron.

course content: BASIC FIRST AID - TREKKING FIRST AID (INCl. HIGH ALTITUDE TRAVEL) - COUNTRY BRIEFING (Mt Toubkal 4167M)

Trekking First Aid is an 8 hr specialised course intended for those travelling to long haul adventure destinations such as the Himalayas. The course is delivered by an International Mountain Leader with extensive travel experience as a Trek/Expedition leader including 20 Himalayan adventures and visits to 75 coutries.
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Trekking First Aid is designed to complement the REC Outdoor First Aid (16 hr), or similar, course for those travelling to higher altitudes either as individuals or as part of a group.
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Session 1: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Session 2: Trekking First Aid
Session 3: Country and Route Briefing

Candidates will gain knowledge and experience of the first steps in Trekking First Aid which may be required in more remote mountain areas which can include higher altitudes.
Qualification:  Trekking First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years.

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