Expedition Courses
Expedition Medic Essentials:
Risk, Safety & Response
Based on the syallabus for the Off Site Safety Management Course, endorsed and accredited by the Royal Geographical Society London
Off-Site Safety Management Course Overview
The Off-Site Safety Management Course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed for planning, managing, and evaluating the safety of off-site and remote activities in a wide range of contexts.
Specifically aligned with British Standard 8848, this course is particularly suited to expedition medics, outdoor guides, and leaders of adventure activities who take responsibility for group safety and welfare during trips, expeditions, and remote fieldwork both in the UK and abroad.
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On successfully completing the course you will receive an internationally recognised and accredited qualification with a certificate of completion from the Royal Geographical Society. ​​
​​​Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:​
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Expedition medics responsible for medical planning and risk management in remote or wilderness environments
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Outdoor guides who lead adventurous activities, from trekking and climbing to watersports and winter pursuits
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Field leaders coordinating research, conservation, or educational trips that involve navigatingunpredictable and challenging environments
Course Structure and Key Areas Covered
Planning for the Event
Covers essential preparatory actions to ensure the safe management of a trip before departure
Topics include assessing the unique needs of the group, coordinating appropriate staffing levels, and conducting thorough risk assessments that take environmental and medical factors into account
Managing the Event
Focuses on real-time management practices to maintain group safety during the activity
Provides practical guidance on implementing safety protocols, handling both minor and major incidents, and adapting to changing conditions in the field
Evaluating the Event
Emphasises the importance of post-event review to continuously improve safety and operational standards
Includes techniques for evaluating outcomes, documenting lessons learned, and refining practices to enhance future planning and on-site management
With practical relevance for expedition medics and outdoor guides, this course equips participants with a structured approach to ensuring safety and managing risk in dynamic outdoor environments.
