The training course contains the most factual information currently available on medically important spiders and scorpions. It’s designed to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding that when a spider or scorpion related medical emergency occurs, it can be dealt with effectively and quickly. Presented by Jonathan Leeming
Course Outline
Introduction
- Perceptions/ first aid misinformation and medical advice.
- Overview of Southern African envenomations.
- Roles and responsibility.
- Sources of Understanding.
- Composition of venoms and how they work.
Spiders
- Introduction.
- Spiderbite first aid overview.
- Identification.
- Medically important spiders.
- Other spiders.
- Envenomation management.
- When to seek professional medical advice.
- What not to do!
- Spiderbite misdiagnosis.
- Antivenom.
- Summary.
Scorpions
- Introduction.
- Scorpion first aid overview.
- Identification.
- Venomosity rule of thumb.
- Envenomation management.
- When to Consult a Doctor.
- What Not to Do!
- Scorpion sting misdiagnosis.
- Antivenom.
- Summary.
Wrapping up
- Bites of unknown origin.
- Animal envenomation management.
- MRSA.
- Poison Information Helpline.
- South African Vaccine Producers.
- Emergency preparedness.
- First aid supplies.
No prior knowledge of spiders or scorpions is necessary. The course includes:
- All writing materials.
- Workbook.
- Assessment.
- Certificate.
- Presented by Southern Africa's leading authority on Spider bites and scorpion stings.
Every time I have interaction with JL, I learn so much! The Spider Bites Scorpion Sting first aid course should be a for all parents who take their children camping, on walks or picnics. Thank you Jonathan for a wonderful morning.