Specialist Medical Training for Media Production Teams
When Your Crew is Hours from Help, Preparation is Everything
Filming overseas?
Working in remote deserts, dense jungles, icy mountains, or distant villages?
When you’re out of range of immediate medical support, knowing how to respond in the first minutes after an injury can save lives — and save your production.
Lazarus Training’s First Aid in Remote Locations course is explicitly designed for media production companies operating in areas with limited access to hospitals or rescue services.
This isn’t generic first aid — it’s tailored by professionals, for professionals who face real risk in remote environments.
Why Choose Our First Aid in Remote Locations Course?
Built for Production Crews – Understand the risks you face when filming in isolated locations.
Taught by Experts – Our instructors have operational field experience in remote, hostile, and expedition environments.
Scenario-Based Learning – Practical training focused on trauma, evacuation, and prolonged field care.
Recognised Training – Endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care.
Convenient Locations – Regular courses offered near Bristol and London — the heart of the UK media industry.
Who Should Attend?
Production Managers
Location Managers
Health & Safety Advisors
Freelance Producers and Crew
Travel, Adventure, Natural History, and Documentary Teams
Course Overview
Duration: 3 days
Locations: Near Bristol and London
Topics Covered:
- Trauma management in remote settings
- Major bleeding and shock control
- Prolonged field care when evacuation is delayed
- Heat injuries, dehydration, and infections
- Basic airway management
- Environmental injuries (hypothermia, altitude sickness)
- Incident management and casualty evacuation principles
What You’ll Gain
- Confidence to act when minutes matter and help is hours away.
- Skills that meet insurer requirements for remote filming risk management.
- Practical knowledge, not just theory — realistic scenarios based on real incidents.
For the full breakdown of the course, a video overview and participant feedback, visit this page.
Where is the course being held?
We usually run this course at CharterHouse Outdoor Activity Centre, the map below, but if you have a group of people, we can come to you. Contact our office.
Private bookings are available for production teams.
International delivery is also available — contact us for details.
Secure Your Crew’s Safety Today
Spaces are limited to ensure maximum hands-on learning. Reserve your space below.
November 2025
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26Nov
First Aid in Remote Locations
3 days, 09:30 AM - 05:30 PMFirst Aid on Remote Locations is designed for production teams working away from the office or studio. Whether filming or recording, this course is aimed at groups who will experience a delay in accessing medical care for a colleague injured or taken ill.- £475.00 excl. VAT
Don’t leave safety to chance — train your team with the specialists.
To learn more about this course, see a video overview or hear from people that have done the course- follow this link to the main page for First Aid in Remote Locations.
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Call us today: 0800 242 5210
Email: info@lazarustraining.co.uk
Sacha Cooper