code of conduct
keeping you safe
The following rules lay down the code of conduct and standards of behaviour expected of course members participating with FarAway Medicine. By agreeing to this form you agree to adhere to these rules for the duration of the course.
Breach of these rules will, at the Course Organiser’s discretion, lead to disciplinary action which may include removal from the course.
The Course Organisers are within their rights to send participants home if they feel that their continued presence on the course will endanger other course participants and/or staff, or if they are perceived to be disrupting the course to the detriment of others.
Our medical staff are experienced and qualified in their field. However, due to insurance limitations, we are not permitted to provide anything more than basic first aid on the scene. If a participant finds themselves in need of medical assistance, we will
facilitate getting them to local medical centres / hospitals but we are unable to offer professional opinions/assistance ourselves.
A large part of the course is scenario based. Much is done to ensure these scenarios are as realistic as possible. Please can we encourage you to to treat them as ‘real’, and fully engage yourselves in the management of the scenario. Participants who are not actively involved will be expected to observe and contribute to the debrief after the scenario is over.
Rules
• Participants will treat other members and local people with respect at all times
• Participants will respect the local laws, customs and sensibilities of local people at all times
• Under no circumstances will participants be incapacitated due to the effects of alcohol to an extent they would be unable to assist in an emergency
• If wanting to go off site (leaving the course accommodation or teaching facility) participants must seek permission from the Course Organiser and inform them of where they are going and when they expect to return.
• If off-site, participants will travel as a minimum of a pair. If ever separated the Course Organiser must be notified immediately.
The following are examples of the kind of behaviour which would constitute gross misconduct and which could lead to removal from the course:
• Physical violence towards anybody
• Threatening, aggressive or violent behaviour or language
• Disrespectful behaviour towards Faraway Medicine team or in-country staff
• Harassment of individuals, whether sexual, race related or otherwise
• Bullying of individuals, in any form
• Behaviour or actions that would in any way jeopardise the safety or well-being of anyone
• Use or possession of ANY Illegal drugs, without exception
• The consumption of Alcohol causing any impairment of judgement or partaking in any activities (as part of the course or outside formal teaching time) under the influence of alcohol which may put yourself or others at any degree of risk.
• Deliberate damage to property
