First Aid Courses

A scenario based course designed as an introduction to first aid in an outdoor or remote environment.

About the course

Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking training so they are better prepared if the worst happens. The aim of the course is to enable students to recognise when someone has a medical emergency and how to give appropriate immediate assistance at a first aid level specific to outdoor incidents.


For more information or to book a course, call us on 01437 721 611. 


Information

Course Length: 16 Hours

Hours: 0900-1700

Validation: 2 years

Awarding Body: First Aid Awards Ltd

Title: Outdoor First Aid Level 3 Award

Course Content

  • First Aid Equipment

  • Scene survey & summoning assistance

  • Primary & secondary assessment

  • Incident management

  • Poisoning, bites & stings

  • Burns

  • Resuscitation

  • Wounds & Bleeding

  • Shock

  • Bones, joints & muscle injuries

  • Heads and spinal injuries

  • Major Illnesses

  • Effects of extreme heat and cold


Prerequisites

None


Assessment

Continuous assessment thoughout the course