Duke of Edinburgh 

Expedition First Aid

The aim of this course is to prepare candidates for the most common injuries which could occur on an expedition before they are able to get support from the staffing team. 

Topics included on this course are:

• Knowing what to do in the case of an accident or emergency.
• Summoning help, e.g. what people need to know, telephoning for help, written message.
• Resuscitation; checking the airway, breathing and circulation.
• The treatment of blisters, cuts, abrasions, minor burns and scalds, headaches, insect bites, sunburn, and splinters.
• The recognition of more serious conditions such as sprains, strains, dislocations, and broken limbs.
• Recognition and treatment of hypothermia and heatstroke.
• The treatment of wounds and bleeding.
• Treatment for shock.
• Getting help, self-help and waiting for help to arrive, keeping safe and warm, and helping people to find you.