When people operate far from immediate medical support, the first minutes after an injury or illness matter.

Whether working internationally, travelling into remote areas, operating in hostile environments, or managing teams overseas, organisations increasingly need personnel capable of providing immediate and effective medical care under difficult conditions.

Lazarus Training’s International Trauma Course (ITC) was originally developed for government personnel deploying into higher-risk environments, often remote from definitive medical care.

Written by medical personnel with operational experience in hostile and austere environments, the course has since been adapted for a wider range of organisations and international travellers requiring practical, realistic medical training.

The course has also been independently audited and found to exceed the medical elements of UK Government SAFE training courses.

Built for Difficult Environments

Providing medical care overseas is rarely straightforward.

Poor infrastructure. Delayed evacuation. Environmental extremes. Limited equipment. Language barriers. Fatigue. Security concerns.

Even relatively minor injuries can quickly become serious when access to professional medical care is delayed.

This course prepares delegates for these realities through highly practical, scenario-based training focused on confident decision-making in challenging environments.

Practical, Scenario-Led Training

Lazarus Training specialises in immersive and realistic training.

Delegates are required to solve problems, manage casualties, communicate effectively, and make practical decisions under pressure.

Training may include:

• Remote casualty management
• Major bleeding and trauma care
• Casualty movement and handling
• Road traffic collision response
• Ballistic and blast injuries
• Environmental and climatic illness
• Delayed evacuation scenarios
• Triage and prioritisation
• Head, chest and spinal injury management
• Eye injuries
• Working with limited resources
• Improvised medical solutions

Scenarios are adapted to reflect the operational environment of the client or organisation.

More Than Standard First Aid

The International Trauma Course includes the full HSE Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus, but extends significantly beyond conventional workplace first aid training.

The focus is not simply on passing assessments.

The focus is on building confidence, adaptability, and practical capability in environments where help may be delayed or limited.

Delegates learn how to:

• Assess situations dynamically
• Prioritise treatment under pressure
• Work with minimal equipment
• Manage casualties for longer periods
• Support evacuation and extraction decisions
• Function effectively as part of a small team

Designed for International Operations

This course is suitable for:

• NGOs and humanitarian organisations
• Media teams and journalists
• International project staff
• Security and risk personnel
• Technical and engineering teams
• Organisations deploying staff overseas
• Expedition and remote environment teams

Training can be tailored to specific regions, operational risks, and organisational requirements.

Realistic Training. Real Confidence.

Our training philosophy is simple:

People remember what they practise.

Courses use practical exercises, casualty simulation, role players, and realistic problem-solving to build genuine confidence rather than classroom familiarity.

This is medical training designed for real-world environments — not ideal conditions.

Course Formats

The International Trauma Course is available in:

• Two-day format
• Three-day enhanced format
• Bespoke organisational packages
• Integrated safety and medical programmes

Training can be delivered:

• At client sites
• Internationally
• At Lazarus Training venues
• As part of wider hostile environment or safety training

Discuss Your Requirement

Every deployment environment is different.

Lazarus Training can design tailored medical training packages reflecting the operational realities your personnel may face.

To discuss your requirement, contact Lazarus Training on 0800 242 5210.