Richard Akhurst

Mature Science Student at Perth College UHI
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Edinburgh Area, UK
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Heather Parker

It was an honour to train along side such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual who was passionate about his chosen career in Remote Medicine. I wish Richard all the very best for his future in such a challenging environment.

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Experience

  • UHI Perth
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Mature Science Student
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Currently studying an Access to Health and Life Science qualification to take towards a Physiotherapy/Sports Rehab degree. Currently studying an Access to Health and Life Science qualification to take towards a Physiotherapy/Sports Rehab degree.

  • Crisis24
    • Canada
    • Security and Investigations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Maritime Security Officer
      • Jul 2011 - Sep 2022

      Currently working as a Maritime Security Officer/Medic throughout the Indian Ocean. Providing medic cover to the onboard security team and medical training to local partners. Delivering direct security and medical support to East African offshore drilling operations. Currently working as a Maritime Security Officer/Medic throughout the Indian Ocean. Providing medic cover to the onboard security team and medical training to local partners. Delivering direct security and medical support to East African offshore drilling operations.

  • Vector Offshore Limited
    • United Kingdom
    • Maritime
    • ARRC Medic
      • Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

      Medic on board a rescue and recovery craft in the North Sea for three years. Responsible for the primary healthcare and trauma cover for the crew of a regional supply ship, but also at readiness to deliver 24hr emergency care throughout the Forties oilfield, in the event of rig evacuation or a helicopter ditch incident. Medic on board a rescue and recovery craft in the North Sea for three years. Responsible for the primary healthcare and trauma cover for the crew of a regional supply ship, but also at readiness to deliver 24hr emergency care throughout the Forties oilfield, in the event of rig evacuation or a helicopter ditch incident.

  • Royal Marines
    • United Kingdom
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Rifleman/Medic
      • 1995 - 2008

      Gained a wealth of experience as a medic on operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan, whilst serving in the Royal Marines. Served as a squadron medic to a Tier 1 SF Group for three years. Provided First Aid and trauma training as part of operational pre-deployment training for Afghanistan (2006). Delivered medical cover and training to UK and foreign forces engaged in war fighting operations. Served as an assault team medic on Op Crichton and operated as the same within Maritime and Counter Terrorism exercises. Show less

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