Since its launch in 2004 with one doctor and 20 participants, the First Aid Training, organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA), has been a 3-day, 18-hour intensive program designed to equip mountaineers, trekking guides, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote areas with essential medical skills for emergency situations. Conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal, this course equips participants to manage illness and injury in wilderness settings where definitive medical care is hours away. Through theoretical instruction, hands-on practice, and scenario-based exercises, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make sound decisions in high-stakes environments. Covering topics such as patient assessment, altitude illness, and wound management, this training empowers participants to provide critical first aid, potentially saving lives in Nepal’s rugged landscapes.
Equip participants with introductory medical skills to manage emergencies in remote and high-altitude environments.
Enhance safety for mountaineers, guides, and outdoor professionals in Nepal’s adventure tourism industry.
Foster confidence and competence in making informed medical decisions when professional help is unavailable.
Promote teamwork and effective communication during emergency scenarios.
Support the development of a skilled and responsible outdoor community through practical first aid training.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Perform patient assessments to identify and prioritize medical needs.
Recognize and manage altitude-related illnesses, including Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).
Use hyperbaric chambers effectively for altitude illness treatment.
Manage shock, head injuries, and musculoskeletal and spinal injuries in wilderness settings.
Provide wound management and infection control in remote environments.
Respond to respiratory and cardiac emergencies, including CPR.
Address abdominal pain, metabolic issues, allergic reactions, and cold/heat emergencies.
Handle immersion, submersion, lightning injuries, and altered mental states.
Apply safe techniques for lifting and moving patients in rugged terrain.
Understand legal considerations in providing first aid in wilderness contexts.
Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills in emergency scenarios.
Duration: 3 days (18 hours total)
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Instructor-to-Participant Ratio: 1:5
Total Participants: 30 per session
Target Audience: Mountaineers, trekking guides, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote areas with little to no prior medical training
Prerequisites: No prior medical experience required; moderate physical fitness and a willingness to learn are recommended
To enroll in the First Aid Training, participants must provide:
Photocopy of citizenship or passport
Two passport-sized photos
Insurance coverage: NPR 10,00,000 (accident insurance) and NPR 3,00,000 (medical insurance)
Nepalese Participants: NPR 5,500
Foreign Participants: USD 100
For inquiries or registration, please contact:
Email: training@nmia.org.np
Website: www.nmia.org.np
Phone: +977-1-4533660
Address: Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
