After the great success in the previous years we are proud to publicly unveil the Advanced Surfing Medicine Life Support™ (ASLS™) course 2015.

The ASLS™ Course 2015 will progress to a 7-day-course, giving you extra time for more practical hands-on, more life guarding training and more challenging real-life scenarios from

Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th May 2015 

The EASD ASLS™ Course features a wide array of topics with drowning and hypothermia, rescuing techniques, theory about waves, tides & rips, outdoor scene safety and patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of wounds, marine envenomation, musculoskeletal injuries among others. The participants get practical training by experienced surfing doctors, wilderness medics, drowning specialists and professional surf lifeguarding instructors. They will teach the ASLS™ students how to work with proper medical kits, splint injured extremities, and rescue victims in open water. Participants will also obtain skills for evacuation management among others. You can make the surf safer – you can be the difference! 

Grab one of the limited 20 places for the ASLS™ course 2015 now and head to the registration form.

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Course dates:  Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th of May, 2015

Location: Vila Ana Margarida, Ericeira, Portugal, a 35 minute drive (45 km) from Lisbon airport. (Google Maps)

Aim: To prepare and train health professionals in Advanced Life Support at remote surf locations, and to learn and master basic aquatic life saving rescue techniques.

Course fee: €940

Places: limited to 20 participants

Applicants: Medical Doctors, Allied Healthcare Professionals.

Inquiries: For any questions, comments, or concerns you may have in regards to the ASLS Course 2015 please please do not hesitate to email us: ASLS@surfingdoctorseurope.com

 

Registration open now!

 Further informations on the ASLS™ 2015 page:
www.surfingdoctorseurope.com/events/asls/

Dive into the unforgettable magic of previous ASLS™ courses the videos of 2013 & 2014:

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Nationality (Click to Enlarge)

Let’s take a look at the demographics of Conference 2014.

Based on applications so far, it’s a veritable United Nations (UN) of Surfing Health Professionals!

Specialty (Click to Enlarge)

As always, a broad spectrum of specialties is represented, with strong showings by General Practitioners / Family Medicine Specialists, Physiotherapists, and Emergency Medicine Doctors.

But there’ll also be attendees flying the flag for Respiratory Medicine, Pathology, Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, Anaesthetics, Osteopathy, Addiction Medicine, and lots more specialties. Here’s the break down right now.

Surf Buddies

Like previous years, it’s great to see a healthy student population; the Annual Conference always proving useful for professional networking, seeking specialist opinion and advice from senior colleagues, research exposure, and don’t forget … striking up new friendships and sharing surf exploration stories!

At present, the ladies are just piping the gentlemen in terms of representation.

Gender mix

The full range of surfing expertise is also demonstrated in current confirmed delegates: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced. Fortunately, the North-West has surfing spots to cater for everybody within a short distance of the Conference HQ, The Glasshouse, everything from rambling beach break to rock-bottom barreling reef.

Self-rated surfing ability

See You in Ireland. Don’t be disappointed. Sign-Up Now!