Medicine In Remote Areas (MIRA)

• Dynamic risk assessment
• Appropriate use of protective equipment
• Triage and scene management
• Effective communication
• The management of injuries from common mechanisms of injury, including moving vehicle collisions, ballistics trauma, assault, penetrating trauma and falls from height.
• Basic Life Support and Oxygen therapy
• Basic and advanced management of massive external bleeding
• Basic, Intermediate and advanced airway management
• Basic and advanced management of chest injuries
• Circulatory system assessment and haemorrhage control
• Shock and fluid replacement
• The recognition and management of traumatic brain injuries
• Management of fractures, dislocations and burns
• Prevention and management of environmental illnesses
• The recognition and management of medical emergencies, including special circumstances
• Appropriate patient packaging and casualty handling
• Remote area and prolonged patient care

Before you attend a course

Although our trainers will accommodate all learners, candidates attending the course must understand that there will be an element of both, mental and practical work included on the course, and will be expected to participate.

Assessment & Certification

Learners will be continually monitored throughout, and be expected to demonstrate competency in applying the skill set learned in a high pressure scenario. Learners will be awarded a MIRA certificate upon successful completion of the course.