ABOUT

The training course contains the most factual information currently available on medically important spiders and scorpions. It’s designed to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding that when a spider or scorpion related medical emergency occurs, it can be dealt with effectively and quickly. Presented by Jonathan Leeming

Course Outline

Introduction

• Perceptions/ first aid misinformation and medical advice.
• Overview of Southern African envenomations. 
• Roles and responsibility.
• Sources of Understanding.
• Composition of venoms and how they work.

Spiders

• Introduction.
• Spiderbite first aid overview.
• Identification.
• Medically important spiders.
• Other spiders.
• Envenomation management.
• When to seek professional medical advice.
• What not to do!
• Spiderbite misdiagnosis.
• Antivenom.
• Summary.

Scorpions

• Introduction.
• Scorpion first aid overview.
• Identification.
• Venomosity rule of thumb.
• Envenomation management.
• When to Consult a Doctor.
• What Not to Do!
• Scorpion sting misdiagnosis.
• Antivenom.
• Summary.

Wrapping up

• Bites of unknown origin.
• Animal envenomation management.
• MRSA.
• Poison Information Helpline.
• South African Vaccine Producers.
• Emergency preparedness.
• First aid supplies.

No prior knowledge of spiders or scorpions is necessary. The course includes:

• All writing materials.
• Workbook.
• Assessment.
• Certificate.
• Presented by Southern Africa's leading authority on Spider bites and scorpion stings. 

Jonathan Leeming

Jonathan Leeming is a best selling author, international speaker and award winning conservationist. He has written 9 books including his best selling book, Scorpion of Southern Africa, and his award winning book, One World (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.

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