Professional Development

Career Based Distance & Onsite Training by Jonathan Leeming

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.

The Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa, by offering individuals the knowledge and understanding to assume a leadership role in their local community. The course consists of a presentation, interactive workshop, supporting resources, assessment and certificate.

Distance learning consists of the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book and Workbook. Participants are able to self study in their own time and at their own pace. Distance learning can be facilitated onsite or workbooks can be sent for assessment and certificates are issued. Distance learning offers cost effective training in remote locations.

This interactive workshop styled training offers an opportunity for the participants to ask any questions about venomous animals and their bites and stings. 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, first response. The latest update in the envenomation space will also be included. 

Natural history and first response presentations are ideal for member, public gatherings, social and fund raising events. Through Jonathan’s unique style, his presentations are not only educational and entertaining but also inspiring. Standard time is from 40 minutes with questions. The message of these presentations can be adapted to the theme of the event.

Jonathan is Southern Africa’s leading authority on spider bite and scorpion sting first response. He is a best selling author, international speaker and award-winning conservationist. His work has inspired a generation, and has shaped our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings across Southern Africa.