What we offer:

First Aid training for outdoor or wilderness environments
Incident management training
Crisis Team training
Travel Safe training
Risk assessment training
Outdoor qualifications
Technical support for training events

Training Expertise

Tel: 01344 77 44 30

The Octagon, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7PU, UK.

First Aid Training

We provide public (open) and private (closed) training. A diary of our public courses is here.

At Training Expertise, we believe in adapting our first aid training to meet the exact needs of each of our clients. We adapt our courses to suit our clients' work, play, environment, policies and significant risks. All our courses are delivered by subject-matter and environment experts - we match our clients' needs to our trainer.

Our courses are certified on the Remote Emergency Care scheme. For details visit Remote Emergency Care's website.

Many of our clients choose to combine courses to provide a high level of training. Please contact us so that we can design the best training programme to suit your needs.

Level 1	Urban First Aid A one-day practical course focusing on first response skills - the skills required to deal with a life-threatening incident when an experienced first aider is not available. The course involves plenty of hands-on practice including outdoor scenarios.
Level 2	Outdoor First Aid A two day course that conforms to the requirements of the MLTUK, BCU, RYA and other outdoor governing bodies. On this course we focus on dealing with incidents far from medical help with the minimal equipment you would carry while participating in or leading outdoor activities. Again the emphasis is on practical skills with plenty of hands-on practice including lots of outdoor scenarios.
Level 3	First Aid at Work (HSE) This four-day course is suitable for those requiring full Health and Safety Executive first aid training for the workplace and covers the appropriate syllabus for first aiders at work. This course trains the first aider to manage an incident until professional medical care arrives. Covering all the topics outlined for level 2, the subjects are explored in more depth, with an emphasis on gaining a good understanding of the fundamental principles. This course also covers the legal aspects of first aid as applied to the workplace.
Level 4	This two-day course is designed for those playing or working in remote areas and builds on previous training. In order to provide tailored content, participants choose to specialise in either Rescue or Expedition streams. In order to attend a level 4 course, participants are required to have completed a level 2 course (or equivalent) within the last two years.
	Remote (Rescue) Ideal for rescue teams, or expeditions carrying rescue kit, this stream includes the use of medical equipment such as airway devices, suction, C-spine collars and spinal boards. Advanced techniques such as drug administration, helmet removal and use of medical gases are also covered. AED (defibrillator) training is included in this course.
	Remote (Expedition) This stream is designed for expedition leaders operating in remote areas with standard expedition first aid kits and drug packs. The course includes topics such as wound care, hydration, altitude illness, frostbite, insect and animal bites, and commonly encountered tropical diseases. AED (defibrillator) training is included in this course.
Level 5	This two-day training complements the level 4 course to provide the participant with comprehensive wilderness medical care skills. Training includes the use of an on-call doctor, reduction of dislocated shoulders, ankle assessment, advanced incident management and evacuation management. Again, training is tailored into Rescue or Expedition streams. In order to attend Level 5 training, participants are required to have completed the appropriate level 4 stream within the last two years.
	Wilderness (Rescue) This stream includes training in the paramedic-assist role, including assisting with IV cannulation, advanced airway management and pulse oximetry.
	Wilderness (Expedition) This stream includes training in techniques such as drug administration, cervical collar application, helmet removal and the use of medical gases.
MFR	Medical First Responder Groups that have completed the level 2 (or 3), 4 and 5 (rescue or expedition) courses within 2 years will be awarded the Medical First Responder certificate.
WFR	Wilderness First Responder The WFR (delivered in association with WEMSI) has a growing reputation as a global standard in training. The intensive 6-day course takes the First Responder syllabus and applies it to remote situations where evacuation may be protracted and complex. The course is designed for practitioners working in remote locations, for those with support from another more experienced medic or online support from a doctor. Participants have included Mountain Rescue teams, remote exploration team members and expedition leaders. In order to attend WFR training, participants are encouraged to have previously attended basic first aid training and to have a keen interest in outdoor activities.
WEMT	Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician The 7-day Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician training (delivered in association with WEMSI) is one of the leading medic training courses in both Europe and the USA. The course is aimed at practitioners who are responsible for providing medical and trauma pre-hospital care in remote environments. The course is designed for remote medics working with on-line support from a doctor when available but also for those who are out there on their own.  Clients have included Mountain Rescue team medics, trauma medics from the armed forces, doctors, paramedics, EMT's and remote exploration team nurses. In order to attend the W-EMT course, participants are encouraged to have completed WFR training (or equivalent) within the last two years, and have a strong outdoor background.
WT	Wilderness Telemedicine This two-day course runs concurrently with Level 5 training, and is designed for expedition or rescue team doctors who will be operating as a telemedicine Physician to remote teams. Giving medical advice and instruction over a telephone or radio is an acquired skill. This training, staffed by experienced doctors and medics, guides doctors in applying their current expertise to the telemedicine Physician role.
CP	Command Physician This 7-day course runs concurrently with W-EMT training, and is recognised as an industry standard for doctors wishing to develop skills and experience in pre-hospital care in remote areas. In addition, doctors will be trained to give good medical advice and instruction over a telephone or radio to W-EMTs working in the field. This training, staffed by an international faculty of experienced wilderness doctors and medics, guides doctors in applying their current expertise to both challenging wilderness environments and the Command Physician role.
AED(R)	AED (Refresher) Refresher training for those who have attended AED training within the last 2 years.
MG(R)	Medical Gases (Refresher) Refresher training for those who have received medical gases training within the last 2 years.
TtT	Train the Trainer This 4-day course is run by Remote Emergency Care for aspirant wilderness first aid trainers, and is required for those wishing to qualify as a Remote Emergency Care trainer. During the course, diverse subjects are covered, from training techniques, to educational psychology, lesson planning and effective delivery. In order to attend this course, participants are required to have previously attended a level 4 course, to have a strong interest in the outdoors, and to have had an application form accepted. For more information on the benefits of becoming a Remote Emergency Care trainer, visit the Remote Emergency Care website.

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