ORTOVOX alpine first aid courses
When mountaineering or alpine climbing, or on alpine tours, accidents or sudden illnesses are possible even with good preparation, planning and execution. In these situations, knowledge of first aid is essential: Only then will you be able to respond quickly and safely in the case of an emergency. In order to convey this in-depth knowledge, ORTOVOX is offering alpine first aid courses within the scope of the SAFETY ACADEMY and in cooperation with first aid expert ALPINE ERSTE HILFE. The course concept is specifically tailored for alpine mountaineers – whether for mountaineering, climbing or for alpine tours.
Fast first aid can save lives. In contrast to areas with well-established infrastructure, conditions in the mountains make professional rescues more difficult. Difficulty accessing the scene of accident, weather conditions or a high climb for the rescue services can extend the waiting time. Therefore the demands on the first responder increase.
Alpine First Aid – Summer
Basic first aid in emergency situations in alpine terrain (2 days)
The course concept has been specially tailored to alpine mountain athletes. These alpine first aid courses will teach you the basics of life-saving emergency techniques and the way to respond appropriately using simple methods.
Included in this course:
• Practical focus
• Learning standardized processes using an alpine first aid algorithm
• Recommendations for what to do in the event of an accident
• Ensuring your own safety and managing groups in emergencies
• Accident prevention and safety on alpine terrain
• Lifesaving techniques such as the pressure dressing, stable recovery position, resuscitation, treatment of injuries such as broken bones, amputations, torn ligaments and cuts
• Making an emergency call and using emergency signals
• Simple evacuation methods using available equipment
• Teaching of basic knowledge and behavior for medical emergencies in the mountain
• Learning and training for standardized processes in alpine emergencies
• Certification: You will receive an official first-aid certificate in accordance with the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) and the FeV (German Driver’s License Regulation).
2-day training course: From €225
Alpine First Aid – Winter
Learn the basics of emergency life-saving techniques in alpine terrain (2 days)
First Aid Freeride & Skitour - Includes official first-aid certificate
First Aid Freeride & Skitour is a complete first-aid course with a focus on freeride and ski touring-specific accidents and caring for injured persons after an avalanche. It also covers the content of a regular outdoor first-aid course. In this course, you will be under the expert guidance of state-certified mountain and ski guides and/or first-aid instructors in off-piste terrain. The course content is taught and practiced using realistic accident scenarios. The course focuses on the sport-specific features of emergency management and first aid away from the secured piste area.
Included in this course:
• First aid training with a focus on ski touring and freeride-specific injuries and accident scenarios
• Emergency management and communication in an emergency
• Advanced heat management
• Various techniques for determining your own position
• Placing an emergency call with and without network coverage, including satellite-based emergency communication
• Active training in realistic scenarios in the relevant terrain
Snow safety combo - Avalanche transceiver first aid & Avalanche transceiver training
During the “Snow Safety Combo – Avalanche Transceiver First Aid & Avalanche Transceiver Training” course, the first-aid part focuses on freeride and ski touring-specific requirements for treating injured persons, including how to provide first aid to burial victims. The course also covers the basics of using emergency equipment, active training in searching for burial victims and interpreting avalanche bulletins.
Also included in snow safety combo – Avalanche transceiver first aid & Avalanche transceiver training:
• Snow and avalanche awareness and interpretation of the avalanche bulletin
• Basics of modern risk management
• Procedure to be taken when an avalanche accident occurs
• Active search and rescue training
2-day training course: From €249 (excluding accommodation, meals and possible lift tickets)
Alpine First Aid – Summer Pro
The perfect course for advanced outdoor first aid and emergency management (2 days)
Have you already completed an Alpine First Aid course? Are you trained in conventional first aid measures and in emergency management? Would you like to expand or refresh your knowledge of outdoor first aid and emergency management? Then this is the course for you!
After a brief refresher in emergency management, we get straight into the course with more demanding case studies. We will teach you how to splint injuries with the SAM Splint and how to use the emergency bandage. Advanced heat management and carrying methods are covered in detail. This course also covers the content of the ALPINE FIRST AID course, but in more challenging scenarios. These include emergency measures such as the pressure dressing, recovery positioning and resuscitation, as well as injuries such as broken bones, torn ligaments, cuts and internal medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, asthma and allergies. You will also receive an official first-aid certificate after completing the course.
Included in this course:
• Learn how to act competently in challenging alpine emergency and first aid situations
• Various techniques for wound care, heat and emergency management
• Lots of practice in demanding scenarios in the mountains
• Advanced emergency management with a focus on communication
• Training with advanced first aid equipment such as the SAM Splint and the emergency bandage
• Certification: You will receive an official first-aid certificate in accordance with the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) and the FeV (German Driver’s License Regulation).
2-day training course: From € 225 (course requirements: basic first aid knowledge)
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