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Desert Medicine

DESERT MEDICINE TRAINING COURSE, NAMIBIA
with Dr Sean Hudson and Dr Sundeep Dhillon.
17 - 23 August 2008 - open for applications

Developed for medical professionals or advanced medics working in hot or arid climates. Namibia is one of the few places on earth where the natural environment rules supreme and is the perfect location for teaching the principles of desert medicine and survival in arid environments. 

COURSE LIMITED TO 30 PLACES

A proportion of your course fee goes to support the work of the CCF, the Cheetah Conservation Fund.



£1175    Brandberg View Camp, Damaraland, Namibia      17th - 23rd August 2008 

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    .  EML Application form (.PDF) ...(requires Adobe Acrobat) 

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Expedition Medicine are very excited at being able to offer a comprehensive course for all those medical professionals responsible for clients, patients or team members in a desert environment.  The course aims to introduce participants to the skills required to be a valuable member of a desert expeditionary team, and to care for and treat injuries and illnesses likely to occur in this fascinating environment.

The tutors will develop the skills of the participants through a combination of practical sessions and evening lectures. The days will be spent in the field, learning both the essential medical skills and survival skills which will allow you to be a valuable member of a desert expedition team. Topics covered include, managing animal bites, identifying tropical diseases, heat related illnesses and managing the health of an expedition in the field, travelling in the desert by vehicle and on foot, setting up camp, cooking and lighting fires, managing casualties and evacuating them when needed. And much more. Skills without which a successful medical response is extremely difficult.

Our Desert Medicine Course is based in Damaraland, an area bounded to the south by the spectacular Namib Desert, to the east by the Kalahari, Ovamboland to the North and the world famous Skeleton Coast to the west. Overshadowed by Namibia’s highest and most impressive peak, Brandberg – which means ‘burnt mountain’ and whose Omukuruvaro name more aptly means 'mountain of the Gods'and whose massive bulk covers over 650 km² and with its peak Königstein at a height of 2573 m. Our training area is a natural reserve for specially adapted desert elephants and rhinos, which we hope to see during our week long stay. The top of the mountain is a large, flat area, that due to its height and inaccessibility, has been largely isolated from the surrounding countryside. This inaccessibility has created a unique ecological area, in which it is suspected, new species are yet to be found.

The Desert Medicine Team has been caring for and instructing desert skills in the Namibia for 20 years or more. They have a wealth of experience working as medical professionals in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Chile, Sahara, and the Middle East. Providing medical cover and guiding on expeditions involving driving, trekking and climbing. The Outdoor Instructors draw on the skills developed over years of teaching and being taught by both South African, American and British specialist forces, and working as guides and expedition leaders in Desert environments. Despite being an eclectic mixture they are approachable, friendly and inspirational. They aim to guide you through the course ensuring that the course is both informative and enjoyable.

If you have ever considered working on a desert expedition, or enviroment, or simply having the experience of your life time, this is the course for you.

The price includes, accommodation, meals (unless otherwise stated), course manual and rental of all equipment, all course activities. The only additional cost is for your flights, hotel on arrival night, drinks and, items of a personal nature and travel insurance. You can buy your travel insurance from Across the Divide Expeditions. Once you have purchased your flights please let us know so we can put you in touch with our local training team who can arrange your transfers.

There is the option of staying and arranging further activities, please contact us for further details. 

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