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Duration
4 hours
Delivery format
On-site for your organisation
Price
Price on request
Up to 12 people within 30 miles of PR9 8EX, Southport
Course overview
High Altitude First Aid is a 4-hour course designed to complement the REC Level 2 Emergency Outdoor First Aid course for those travelling to higher altitudes. Topic learning and practical demonstration with the Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) are included. Delivery is arranged for your organisation.
Who the course is for
Organisations whose people are travelling to higher altitudes and need this course as a complement to the REC Level 2 Emergency Outdoor First Aid course.
What the course covers
What is high altitude sickness
Forms of high altitude sickness
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
Diamox and Dexamethasone use and dosage
Altitude oxygen
Hyperbaric chamber (PAC or Gamow bag)
Practical learning
The course includes practical demonstration with the Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC).
Course information
Training is arranged for your organisation and delivered on-site, or at a location of your choice. There is no public booking or checkout for these courses.
Arrange this course for your organisation
Tell us a bit about your organisation and we will get back to you to discuss your requirements.
No fixed dates or public booking required — we arrange delivery around your group.