First-Ever Free Workshop! BLS, CPR & High Altitude Medicine by LMGA

Announcement: Free First-Edition BLS & Mountain Medicine Workshop in Leh

We’re excited to announce that the Ladakh Mountain Guide Association (LMGA) will host its first-ever certified workshop on Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and High Altitude Medicine on June 2, 2025 in Leh—completely free of charge! This inaugural event demonstrates LMGA’s strong commitment to advancing mountain safety education across the region.

With only 30 seats available, this unique opportunity offers participants:

  • Free certification (valid for 2 years)
  • First-ever LMGA-endorsed mountain medicine training
  • Expert instruction from Dr. (Prof.) Anil Gurtoo
  • Hands-on practice with mannequins and real-world scenarios
  • Free lunch for all attendees

Participants will gain critical skills, including:

  • Compliant CPR 
  • Management of altitude sickness (AMS/HACE/HAPE)
  • Treatment of frostbite and hypothermia

The workshop is ideal for mountain guides, trekking operators, adventure sports instructors, and interested students or volunteers. The full-day session runs from 8 AM to 5 PM at our Leh venue: Eco Poplar Resort. Successful attendees will receive a free LMGA certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and High Altitude Medicine.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) & High Altitude Medicine Workshop

June 2, 2025 | Leh, Ladakh 

We apologize, but slots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Currently, all slots are full, but we may offer this course again in the future. Please stay tuned for updates!

 

As Dr. Anil Gurtoo emphasizes:
In Ladakh’s extreme altitudes, every guide and medical worker should know these life-saving skills.

This pioneering initiative aims to:

  • Build local emergency response capabilities
  • Standardize altitude medicine knowledge
  • Establish a network of certified responders in the region

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#MountainSafety #BasicLifeSupport #CPRTraining

Don’t miss this chance to be part of LMGA’s landmark first training program—with free certification, lunch, and life-saving skills!

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