BASICS Scotland

Providing specialist training and equipment to clinicians across Scotland, with a focus on remote and rural areas. Proudly supported by @Sandpiper_Trust

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

SAVE THE DATE!

The BASICS Scotland Conference returns to Aviemore on Saturday 4 September 2027!

Book early and secure your place at our 2025 prices before they increase.

More programme and speaker announcements coming soon!

https://t.co/Cro4KLrmxX

@CSMEN1 @PSDScotland

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Join us for our Core Skills Days this December!

📅 1 Dec – Primary Care Emergencies
📅 2 Dec – Primary Care Emergencies
📅 3 Dec – Trauma
📅 4 Dec – Paediatrics

Attend one day or multiple days. Spaces are limited, so register now!

[email protected]

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

That’s a wrap on our 10th PHEC course of 2026.

A huge thank you to the Newton Hotel for looking after us so well, our brilliant volunteer faculty for giving their time and expertise and all our candidates for their enthusiasm and hard work.

Another fantastic weekend!

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

We’ve received a cancellation for our upcoming OH-ALS course.

This a great opportunity to secure a place on one of our remaining OH-ALS courses this year!

Aberuthven, PH3 1EL
31 October – 1 November 2026

Get in touch to secure your space

[email protected]

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

We’re in Skye this week!

Our educators are delivering BASICS Scotland Core Skills days.

Want to join us? We have a few spaces left on upcoming courses across Scotland.

Practical pre-hospital training
Just £50 per person, per day

Get in touch to secure your space!

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

A little Wednesday Win from one of our recent course delegates…

Get in touch if you are interested in attending our 2027 OH-ALS course.

[email protected]

@ResusCouncilUK

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

That’s us set up and ready for this weekend’s OH-ALS course!

We’re looking forward to a great weekend of OH-ALS education, practical learning and meeting our delegates. 😊

Interested in joining us in 2027? Get in touch

@ResusCouncilUK

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

What better way to finish the week than with some fantastic feedback from one of our recent PHEC delegates.

Interested in joining us next year?

Don’t forget to complete your note of Interest for our 2027 PHEC course dates!

https://t.co/2b8I6Z4hKR

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

It’s our third and final day in Dunoon!

Today @C_lithgow123 is delivering Primary Care Emergencies, Trauma & Paediatrics on the Mobile Skills Unit.

A fantastic few days of hands-on emergency care training. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
@CSMEN1 @NHSHighland

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

We’re heading to Arran!

Join BASICS Scotland for one of our upcoming Core Skills Days. Practical, hands-on training designed to build skills and confidence in pre-hospital emergency care.

[email protected] to secure your space

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Build your knowledge, skills & confidence with BASICS Scotland.

PHEC & P-PHEC notes of interest are OPEN!

Core Skills courses are available to book across Scotland.

Get in touch to find out more!

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Our 2027 PHEC & P-PHEC course dates are here

Interested in joining us? Register your interest by completing our short survey 👇

https://t.co/2b8I6Z4hKR

Please note: completing the survey does not guarantee a course place.

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

What a fabulous weekend of learning!

A brilliant PHEC course with hands-on learning, challenging scenarios, great discussions and plenty of shared experience.

Huge thanks to our fantastic participants and faculty for making it such a great weekend!

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Looking to update your pre-hospital emergency care skills?

We have a handful of places remaining on our upcoming Core Skills Days, covering a range of essential topics designed for clinicians working across Scotland.

Get in touch to find out more or reserve your place.
@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

BASICS Scotland is dedicated to providing specialist pre-hospital emergency training for doctors, nurses and paramedics across Scotland.

If you’re interested in attending one of our courses, please get in touch via our website.

https://t.co/mg2d7p0ZUg

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Busy July for BASICS Scotland

✅ 322 students trained
✅ PHEC delivered in Stirling
✅ 3 Core Skills Days in Gairloch

Huge thanks to our volunteer faculty for helping us bring high-quality pre-hospital emergency care education to clinicians and students across Scotland

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Proud of our volunteer clinical responders and our partnership with @sandpipertrust. In 2025, we attended 836 incidents across Scotland in support of
@ScotAmbService, helping deliver expert immediate care to communities when it matters most.

@CSMEN1

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Day 5 at @dundeeuni
This week we've delivered the fundamentals of pre-hospital medical emergencies to medical students

250+ students
759 hrs of education
120 volunteer instructor hours

Proud to play a small part in preparing the next generation of Drs in pre-hospital emergency

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

The BASICS Scotland Conference 2027 is coming!

🗓️ Saturday 4 September 2027
📍 Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Join us for a fantastic day of learning, networking and the latest in pre-hospital emergency care.

Early Bird booking details coming soon!

@CSMEN1 @Scotambservice

[BASICS Scotland @BASICSScotland]

Today, on #InternationalParamedicsDay, we celebrate paramedics for their dedication to saving lives

Many of our faculty and responder network are paramedics, bringing skill, experience and passion to every call and course

Thank you for all you do. We couldn’t do it without you