Venomous Animal First Responder Seminar
Sat May 29, 09:00 - Sat May 29, 13:00
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
ABOUT
Join author, conservationist and speaker, Jonathan Leeming for 4 hour seminar on venomous animal bites and stings. This seminar is ideal for anyone concerned about snake bite, spider bite, scorpion stings, bee & wasp stings, centipede bites, sting ray and stonefish stings, jellyfish stings.
In this seminar, Jonathan will cover the following:
- Roles and responsibilities of the first responder.
- 3 Principles of living or working where venomous animals occur.
- Zone risk assessment.
- Introduction to venomous animals.
- Snake bites and responding to an emergency.
- Spider bites and responding to an emergency.
- Scorpion stings and responding to an emergency.
- Bee & wasp stings and responding to an emergency.
- Centipede bites and responding to an emergency.
- Aquatic vertebrate envenomation and responding to an emergency.
- Aquatic invertebrate envenomation and responding to an emergency.
- Emergency Response Plan.
The First Responder to is essential for:
- Field guides and lodge staff.
- Wildlife estate residents.
- Hunters.
- Hikers.
- Outdoor enthusiasts.
- Anyone concerned about venomous animals.
Includes
- Venomous animal awareness posters.
- Emergency protocols.
- Emergency response plan template.
For more information visit http://www.scorpions.co.za/pages/first-responder/
Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather. For queries, please contact Jonathan Leeming on 082 338 4381 (WhatApp, Telegram, Signal or phone). For more information about Kloofendal Nature Reserve, please go to www.kloofendalfriends.org.za
Jonathan Leeming is a best selling author, international speaker and award winning conservationist. He as written 9 books (Scorpions of southern Africa, Scorpions of Sabi Sands, Spider & Scorpion Risk Assessment, Venomous Animal General Awareness, Risk Assessment & First Aid, Antivenom Management, General Awareness, First Aid Guide To Spider Bites & Scorpion Stings).
He consults for the Poison Information Helpline, various organisations and speaks at medical conferences on the subject of envenomation. Jonathan brings a fresh and unique insight into the subject of venomous animals and their bites and stings.