Courses and workshops offer training sessions that encourage participation and exploration of the subject matter. They range from formal site down training with a presentation and assessment, to informal and interactive activities 5 minute informal sessions that can be held under a tree. Suitable for different levels of understanding. Facilitated by Jonathan Leeming.
Adapted from the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, this free online short course offers an overview of the key points of scorpion sting first response. The course consists of 10 short modules following by an online assessment and certificate. Ideal for learner, students, field guides, conservation workers and lodge staff.
The spider bite and scorpion sting first aid workshop is an exploration of the environment during which you’ll get to have a look at look at spiders and scorpions that inhabit the area. We’ll have a short lecture with visuals on medically important spiders and scorpions and their bites and stings. This workshop offers participants a fundamental understanding of spider bites and scorpion stings including identification, symptoms, first aid and where to get free medical advice if you ever need it.
Based upon the content of the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, this 3 hour course consists of a presentation followed by an interactive workshop. Participants write a multiple choice assessment. All participants will receive a certificate. Supporting resources are available for all participants.
The Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Distance Learning offers professional development for career driven individuals. Based upon the contents of the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, this course is a vital component in reducing the burden of scorpion stings across southern Africa as it empowers individuals to occupy a leadership role within their organisation and community. The distance learning is designed to be completed in the participants own time and at their own pace, at any location, and includes assessment of the workbook, certification and support.
The Arachnid Course offers practical activities in the area of operation. It focuses upon the 4 major groups of arachnids in a natural setting. Suitable for multi-day training such as lodge training, field guide training and environmental training organisations. Fieldwork activities focus upon the natural history of these animals and include pitfall traps, identification workshop, first response, medical importance and much more.
Join Jonathan Leeming for a question and answer session focusing upon venomous animals and their bites and stings. The idea is simple. Participants ask the questions and Jonathan and panel members will answer them. These questions will be used to direct the conversation during the session. Anything venom related goes, from bites and stings, how venom works, antivenom manufacture, first response, allergic reactions to venom, biotechnology, the latest research and more.
Step into my world and join one of my public events. If you have your own group, or would like to arrange an event or presentation for your organisation, then email info@JonathanLeeming.com and include your event ideas, date, venue and contact details.
