British Red Cross

There is an extensive range of courses offered by the British Red Cross, including a First Aid course for Overseas Workers.
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 0844 412 2804

Developing Health

CMF and Healthserve run an Annual Residential Refresher Course for healthcare professionals working or going to work overseas (usually in July).
Website: www.healthserve.org/events.htm
Email:
Tel: 020 7234 9660

First Aid Workshop for Overseas Workers, Interhealth, LONDON SE1

These one day First Aid Courses are run by the British Red Cross, in partnership with InterHealth, for anyone travelling overseas. The British Red Cross endorsed Basic First Aid for Overseas Workers Certificate, valid for 3 years, is awarded upon successful completion of the day. Suitable for anyone travelling overseas, including: mission partners, short-term travellers, gap year students, UK staff travelling internationally, long-term international workers, project team leaders, and aid and development agencies. For full details of the course and to get a booking form, please contact InterHealth.
Website: www.interhealth.org.uk/workshops.htm
Email:
Tel: 020 7902 9000

Interhealth Travel Health Workshop, LONDON SE1

Interhealth host a Travel Health Workshop for Short Term Overseas Volunteers (including Gap Year students) and another one for co-ordinators of these programmes. A comprehensive list of health and medical topics are covered.
Website: www.interhealth.org.uk/workshops.htm
Email:
Tel: 020 7902 9000

People In Aid

The PIA site has, amongst other things, information on various courses around the theme of 'Health, Safety and Security' for aid workers. Email for details of latest courses.
Website: www.peopleinaid.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7065 0900

RedR-IHE

RedR-IHE can supply you with information on more in-depth courses on medical and health topics.
Website: www.redr.org/london/training