Armadillo at Large

We firmly believe that everyone within the humanitarian sector should have a basic knowledge of First Aid and associated skills, particularly those who work in areas where there is limited assess to emergency medical services. With this two-day course, we will provide Field First Aid training to develop essential skills that will empower staff to take the first steps in basic life saving treatment.

As humanitarian workers in dangerous environments, we often focus on security incidents, and lose sight of the fact that the majority of staff injuries are caused as a result of safety related issues, such as car accidents. This course will cover a wide range of emergencies, and will focus on remote first aid and topics most relevant to humanitarian workers. By the end of the course, students will be able to provide an immediate response to cope with the initial stages of a medical emergency.

All Armadillo instructors are current field practitioners who spend the majority of their time in practical implementation—not just training. They are highly trained medics with experience treating seriously injured patients in the most difficult environments. Students will be given practice and be assessed using highly realistic simulations. As a result, the course is practical, not just theoretical.

Course Objectives

• To take students to Field First Aid standard, UK Health and Safety Certified.
• To achieve a basic level of skill and knowledge to enable participants to deal with the initial stages of a medical emergency.

Topics Covered:

• Response and Crisis Assessment
• Incident management
• Primary and secondary assessments
• Essential items for personal, vehicle and office/guesthouse First Aid kits
• Remote location essentials
• Breathing and Circulation
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Wounds and bleeding, including gunshot wounds and blast injuries, application of haemostatic control agents, and correct use of tourniquets
• Foreign Objects, including penetrating injury
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries
• Burns, including blast injury
• Heat- and cold-related Injuries
• Recognition and treatment of shock
• Disorders of Consciousness
• Lifting and moving casualties
• Rescue planning
• Stings and snakebites

Places are limited to ensure quality of learning.

Our training is developed for you. If you or your organisation has specific needs or requests, we are happy to include them in our training whenever possible.

Course Details

Those who complete the training and examination will be awarded completion certificate validated by the UK Health and Safety Executive. Students are expected to attend every session, participate in all practical exercises, and demonstrate their achievement to instructors in assessments.