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 by focusing upon developing individuals to step up to the leadership challenge of scorpion sting first response within the context of the area of operation. Undertaken as a group or as an individual, participants complete the study material in their own time and at their own pace. Consists of the book, workbook, online support, workbook assessment and certification.

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Format

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

  • Key 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.

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 typically given 1 month from date of registration to complete the workbook.

For 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 private WhatsApp Support Group specific to that lodge/ organisation. From the group, an onsite facilitator is nominated to coordinate individuals. During their studies, members are free to ask questions about first response, send images for identification and ask about natural history. Supporting resources are given.

After everyone has completed the workbook, they are couriered to Jonathan for assessment. The workbooks are assessed and couriered backed to the lodge with printed certification. A report is emailed to the onsite facilitator. Individuals are typically given 1 month from date of registration to complete the workbook.

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 Workbook 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. 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 participant has registered for Distance Learning and achieves 80% or more for the workbook, a certificate of competence is issued. If the participant achieves less than 80%, then they receive a certificate of completion.

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 you may just buy the book and workbook! However the workbooks will not assessed and a certificate will not issued.

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

Yes, the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course is designed for this audience. 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. 

Do you have a free course for my staff of my non-profit organisation?

Yes, the FREE Scorpion Sting First Response Online Short Course offers 10 short modules, a 50 question online assessment and certificate. The Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book offers a cost effective self learning resource. I also host 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 Pack. 

Is Distance Learning suitable for someone who knows nothing about scorpions?

Yes, Distance Learning does not require any knowledge or understanding of scorpions. 

What language is the DIstance Learning available in?

Distance Learning is only available in English.

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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