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 across all levels of society. This course covers the following fundamentals of scorpion sting first response:

• Introduction To scorpion sting first response.
• Our relationship with scorpions.
• Venom and the venomosity rule of thumb.
• Dangerous scorpions.
• Scorpion sting symptoms.
• Factors influencing symptom severity.
• Scorpion stings in animals.
• Essential scorpion sting first response.
• Where to ask for help?
• Scorpion sting closing thoughts.

Course duration is 2 hours in length and consists of a 40 minute presentation followed by an interactive workshop. Participants write a 50 question multiple choice assessment. All participants will receive a certificate according to their results. The pass mark for this course is 60%.

This course has been developed and presented by Jonathan Leeming,  Southern Africa’s leading authority on spider bite and scorpion sting first response.

• 2 hours 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). 

• Field guides & Adventure guides.
• Honorary rangers.
• Hikers, hunters, 4x4 enthusiasts.
• Snake removers. 
• Consrvationists.