Wilderness Rescue Medicine - Canyon

5 days training in canyon rescue and emergency responses

Hands-On Practical Training

A comprehensive four-day training course providing instruction in canyon rescue and emergency responses, delivered by professional Critical Care Flight Paramedics and industry professionals.

RescueMED and Roam Adventures and Training is proud to present a new course for recreational canyoners, trip leaders and industry professionals in responding to emergencies in the complex canyon environment.

Combining adventure guiding and with the experience of Critical Care Flight Paramedics we are offering a unique training course providing direct instruction in how to respond to emergencies in canyons, managing a group in an emergency and preparing for self-rescue or assisted evacuation.

The 2023 iteration of this course is not an industry certification. It is a pilot program and as such is being offered at a discounted price. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn practical skills from adventure and medical care professionals.

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RescueMed and Roam Adventures Training are 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
In partnership with Roam adventures.

Course Details

Dates: 14 - 18 October 2024
Price: TBD - Aprox $2,500 (AUD)

INCLUSIONS:

  • Seventhwave lightweight, titanium and fleece wetsuit

  • All canyon leader equipment

  • Choice of gourmet deli sandwich

  • Blue Dinosaur Bar whole food snack bar

  • All emergency and first aid equipment

DAY 1: CLIFF BASED SKILLS SESSION

  • Introduction, preparation and gear selection

  • Abseiling skills

  • RESCUEMED

DAY 2: CLIFF BASED SKILLS SESSION

  • Introduction, preparation and gear selection

  • Abseiling skills

  • RESCUEMED

  • Packing for day 3 scenarios

DAY 3:

  • Serendipity Canyon and rescue scenarios

  • Emergenct scenarios, prevention, assisted carries, shock management, self evacuation assessment and methods

DAY 4:

  • Empress Canyon and rescue scenario #1 and #2

  • Scenario #1 Improvised stretchers, preparing for helicopter evacuation

  • Scenario #2 Trauma, hypothermia and shock management

  • Course debrief

Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to course commencement.

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