Haute altitude : prévention et traitement - Niveau pratiquant (3 jours) ou Niveau encadrant (4 jours) - Sainte-Adèle, QC - 5 au 8 septembre 2025 - ALT-4919

For this training, we offer you a choice of two levels:

• Practitioner level (3 days)
• Supervisor level (4 days)

Course Schedule

September 5th 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (practitioner level + supervisor level)

September 6th 8:30am to 5:30pm (practitioner level + supervisor level)

September 7th 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (practitioner level + supervisor level)

September 8th 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (supervisor level)

Course Location

SIRIUSMEDx  
2685 rue Rolland, Local 301  
Sainte-Adèle (Québec)  J8B1C9

Description

Practitioner level :

This 24-hour (3-day) training course is designed for those wishing to undertake a high-altitude expedition (at any altitude), as well as for guides and companions. An extra day is also offered for those wishing to obtain the supervisor* level.

The aim is to gain a better understanding of high altitude in order to prevent and/or treat problems related to such an environment. You will become autonomous in your decision-making concerning health at high altitude.

Specific objectives :

• Understand the role and responsibilities involved in a high-altitude adventure
• To teach participants the various steps involved in organizing a trek: drawing up a schedule (vaccinations, medication, training, logistics, etc.); planning a training program; planning for the unexpected (insurance, emergency plan, etc.)
• Establish an itinerary that respects the rules of progressive ascent
• Introduce participants to the various hazards of high-altitude walking: what is high-altitude; determining climatological factors at high altitude; medical problems specific to this environment; medications used at high altitude.
• Introduce participants to high-altitude health management: use of the health logbook; use of acute mountain sickness self-assessment grids
• Introduce participants to specific high-altitude rescue equipment: portable recompression chamber; oxygen; saturometer.
• * Objectives for the additional day for supervisory levels :
• Understand the role and responsibilities involved in managing a group
• Introduce participants to the management and interpretation of each group member's health record (FOHA, Fiche d'Observation pour la Haute Altitude).
• Participate in case simulations
• Assess the participant's skills with a theoretical and practical exam

During this training course, you will be called upon to participate and actively exchange views with the instructor on the various topics covered. Numerous scenarios will be proposed. Most of the training will take place indoors, but some scenarios may take place outdoors. Don't forget pen and paper for taking notes.

Please note that when you book, you will receive unlimited access to the online training course Trek Expert from the Académie Haute Montagne. You will also receive the book Haute altitude, du trek à l'expédition 2nd edition, which will be handed to you on the first day.

Prerequisites

• Practitioner level (3 days): SRI-20h or SARI-40h certification is recommended, but not mandatory.
• Supervisor level (4 days): Practitioner level is mandatory, and PIRI-80h certification is recommended.

Materials Provided

• Participant's workbook
• Book: High altitude, from trek to expedition 2nd edition
• Access to online training (TREK EXPERT from Académie Haute Montagne)

What to bring to the course

• A bottle of water, snack, and meal
  
• Pen and Paper
  
• Watch with second hand to measure vital signs (ideal). Or another method: watch, stopwatch or cell phone
  
• Comfortable clothing and shoes for indoor classes - risk of getting dirty
  
• Outdoor clothing - suitable for outdoor activities (rain or shine) - risk of getting dirty
  

Evaluation

Les connaissances et habiletés des participants sont évaluées tout au long de la formation au moyen de sessions de révision et d’une évaluation continue des compétences. Elles sont également évaluées lors de la dernière journée de formation, avec un examen théorique pour les deux niveaux et pratique pour le niveau encadrant.

Certification

Les attestations de cours de Sirius sont valables pour une période de trois ans.