Scorpion Sting First Response Course

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The essential scorpion sting first response course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa across all levels of society. This course covers the following fundamentals of scorpion sting first response:

1. Introduction To scorpion sting first response.
2. Our relationship with scorpions.
3. Venom and the venomosity rule of thumb.
4. Dangerous scorpions.
5. Scorpion sting symptoms.
6. Factors influencing symptom severity.
7. Scorpion stings in animals.
8. Essential scorpion sting first response.
9. Where to ask for help?
10. Scorpion sting closing thoughts.

Course duration is 2 hours in length and consists of a 40 minute presentation followed by an interactive workshop. Participants write a 50 question multiple choice assessment. All participants will receive a certificate according to their results. The pass mark for this course is 60%. This course has been developed and presented by Jonathan Leeming,

Jonathan is Southern Africa’s leading authority on spider bite and scorpion sting first response. He is a best selling author, international speaker and award-winning conservationist. He consults for poison information helplines, medical organisations and academic institutions, and speaks and is a panel member at medical conferences and is a member of the National Snakebite Advisory Group. His work has inspired a generation, and has shaped our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings across Southern Africa.

Meet at the Ecological Centre 15 minutes before the event. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather. For queries, please email [email protected] or go to www.Scorpions.co.za/Scorpion-Sting-First-Response-Course For more information about Kloofendal Nature Reserve, please go to www.kloofendalfriends.org.za

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