Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Distance Learning

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response by Jonathan Leeming

Overview

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Distance Learning offers professional development for career driven individuals. This course consists of a copy of the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book and Workbook. Participants study the book and complete the workbook in their own time and at their own pace wherever they may be. Online support is given during this study period. Workbooks are assessed and certifications are issued.

Distance Learning empowers individuals to assume a leadership role within their organisation and community. To be that person who can confidently take charge in the event of a scorpion sting. Essential leadership for areas where scorpions occur.

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Outcomes

  • Assume a leadership role in the community or organisation.
  • Reduce the risk of being stung by a scorpion. 
  • Ensure the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals. 
  • Educate others on scorpions and scorpions stings.

Ideal For

  • Snake removal and relocation specialists.
  • Employees and individuals living and working in areas where scorpions occur.
  • Adventure guides and hunters who host guests in remote areas. 
  • Head guides, field guides and lodge staff.
  • Medical professionals who support lodges.
  • Wildlife estate managers.
  • Conservationists and environmental educators.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation employees.

For individuals

A Distance Learning pack is purchased by the participant. The Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book and Workbook are couriered to the participant. The participant registers their workbook online, and will be added to a WhatsApp Support Group. The participant is free to ask questions about first response, scorpion identification and natural history. Supporting resources are given.

After completing the workbook, the workbook is couriered to Jonathan for assessment. The workbook is assessed and courier back to the participant with a printed certificate. Individuals are given 1 month from date of registration to complete the course.

For lodges or groups

Distance learning packs are purchased for each participant. The essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book and Workbook are couriered to the lodge/ organisation. After registering the workbooks, the participants are added to a WhatsApp Support Group specific to that lodge/ organisation. An onsite facilitator is nominated. The participants are free to ask questions about first response, scorpion identification and natural history. Supporting resources are given. 

After everyone has completed the workbook, they are couriered to Jonathan for assessment. The workbooks are assessed and courier backed to the lodge with printed certification. Individuals are given 1 month from date of registration to complete the course.

Note that onsite training and assessment of workbooks can be arranged. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Wookbook and Distance Learning?

Workbooks are completed without any support, assessment or certificate. The participant completes the workbook by themselves and in their own time.  

Distance Learning includes support via WhatsApp or email that provides encouragement and a forum to ask questions and post pictures fir identification. Workbooks are assessed and certificates are issued. Distance Learning is aimed a lodges, professional guides and career driven individuals. 

Are certificates issued after completing the workbook?

Yes, if the partiicpant achieves 75% or more for the workbook then a certificate of competence is issued. If the participant achieves less than 75%, then they receive an certificate of attendance.

Is the contents of the workbook the same as the course?

No, the workbook is designed for professional guides and career professionals, and offers a far deeper understanding of scorpion sting first response. 

Can I just buy the book and workbook and complete it by myself?

Yes! Just by completing the workbook, you will be able to respond competently in the case of a scorpion sting. Although this is the most cost effective method of training, please note that workbooks are not assessed and a certificate are not issued. However, your head guide or training manager may issue a certificate. 

Do you have a short in-person course which is suitable for presenting to my back office lodge staff?

Yes, have a look at the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course. This is a 3 hour in person course that includes a presentation, workshop, assessment, certificate and supporting resources.

What age is distance learning suitable for?

Distance learning is suitable for anyone 13 years and older. Ideal for school based interest groups and university groups.

I run a non-profit. Do you have a free course for my staff?

Yes, have a look at the FREE Scorpion Sting First Response Online Short Course. 10 short modules, a 50 question online assessment and certificate. Designed for mobile devices. There is also the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book which offers a cost effective self learning resource. I also run public courses. Dates and details can be found at my Events Page

What is the cost of Distance Learning?

Please go to the Shop to see the current cost of the Distance Learning. 

Arrange Distance Learning for your organisation or group

Send your questions, ideas, requirements and dates to Jonathan at Info@JonathanLeeming.com and let's make it happen!

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