Outdoor First Aid (16 Hours)
Be Ready When It Matters Most
Our Outdoor First Aid Course prepares you to deal with the likely injuries and incidents that can occur during outdoor activities, whether for work or personal adventure. This 16-hour course gives you the practical skills, confidence, and decision-making ability to manage real emergencies across a wide range of environments.
Designed for outdoor professionals and adventurous individuals, the training goes beyond basic first aid, focusing on realistic scenarios, prolonged care, and risks specific to outdoor settings.
Outdoor First Aid Course (16 Hours)
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Outdoor instructors, guides, and coaches
- Teachers and group leaders working off-site
- Duke of Edinburgh, expedition, and residential staff
- Mountain, water, and adventure activity leaders
- Anyone spending significant time in remote or outdoor environments
No previous first aid qualification is required.
Why train with TYF?
- Highly experienced outdoor and first aid instructors
- Realistic scenarios based on outdoor environments
- Small group sizes for quality learning
- Trusted provider for outdoor education and training
- Courses aligned with National Governing Body and employer expectations
We don’t just teach first aid — we teach decision-making under pressure.
Outdoor First Aid Course Syllabus
Our course blends essential medical knowledge with hands-on, scenario-based training.
You will cover:
- Managing casualties in remote locations
- Primary survey and life-threatening conditions
- CPR and use of AEDs
- Catastrophic bleeding and shock
- Head, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries
- Burns, hypothermia, and heat-related illness
- Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and seizures
- Bites, stings, and outdoor-specific hazards
- Improvised splinting and casualty evacuation
- Prolonged care when emergency services are delayed
Training is practical, engaging, and based on real outdoor situations.
Course format
- Duration: 16 hours (typically delivered over 2 days)
- Delivery: Practical, scenario-based, outdoor-focused
- Assessment: Continuous practical assessment
- Certification: Recognised Outdoor First Aid certificate (valid for 3 years)
Courses can be delivered at our centre or at your location.
Cost
£130 per person
*Minimum four people to run
Outdoor First Aid Course Dates & Bookings
We run regular First Aid courses throughout the year, as well as private courses for schools, organisations, and outdoor teams.
Upcoming Outdoor First Aid Course Dates;
- 18–19 April
- 11–12 July
- 26–27 October
All courses are delivered over two full days, with accommodation available on request.