Scorpion Sting First Response Course

The essential scorpion sting first response course teaches the fundamentals of the scorpion sting first response framework. This course covers the following topics of scorpions and scorpion stings in Southern Africa:

• Introduction.
• Roles & Responsibilities.
• Terminology.
• Classes of symptoms.
• Scorpions & Scorpion Stings.
• General activity.
• Venom.
• Scorpion venomosity.
• High Risk Species.
• High Risk Areas.
• Scorpion Sting Mechanics.
• Scorpion Sting in Dogs & Cats.
• Symptoms.
• Factors influencing symptoms severity.
• Red flags.
• Symptoms and time frames.
• Classes and venomosity.
• Scorpion sting first response workshop.
• Step by step scorpion sting first response.
• Written assessment.

Course duration is 3 hours in length and consists of a presentation followed by an interactive workshop. Participants write a multiple choice assessment. All participants will receive a certificate according to their results. The pass mark for this course is 60%. Free supporting Resources are available for all participants.

Although beneficial, it is not necessary to a copy of the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book. Copies will be available after the course. 

• 3 hour course.
• Presentation.
• Interactive workshop.
• Assessment.
• Certificate.

• A fundamental understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings.
• Reduce the chance of being stung by a scorpion. 
• Ensure the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals (pets). 
• Fast track understanding of the Essential Scorpion Sting First response Book contents. 

• Field guides & Adventure guides.
• Honorary rangers and conservation volunteers.
• Hikers, hunters, 4x4 enthusiasts.
• Snake removers. 
• Conservationists.
• Wildlife housing estate owners. 
• Fund raising events.