Outdoor First Aid (2 Days)

This qualification is designed to enable learners to undertake the role of the first aider when in rural and more remote regions of the UK.

It is suitable for self-reliant outdoor activity instructors, teachers or leaders operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away for example an outdoor education tutor, mountain or canoe expedition leader, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor or Supervisor or Forest School Leader.

You will gain the first aid skills and knowledge to competently and confidently provide first aid in an outdoor remote environment.

The 16-hour qualification meets the Outdoor First Aid Band 3 requirements set by the Institute for Outdoor Learning and the requirements for the first aid element of the expedition syllabus for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).

FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Scotland Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications, and delivered and assessed in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines.

The qualification is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning Statement of Good Practice for Outdoor First Aid Training.

What's Covered?

What is Outdoor First Aid •First Aid Equipment •Summoning Assistance •Conducting a scene survey •Conducting a primary survey of a casualty •Casualty Assessment •Recovery position •Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on an adult and child (including the safe use of an AED) •Choking •Wounds and Bleeding •Hypovolaemic Shock •Incident Management •Bones, Joints and Muscle injuries • Head and Spinal Injuries •Chest Injuries •Major Illnesses •Anaphylaxis •Effects of Heat and Cold •Burns •Eye Injuries and Foreign bodies •Poisoning •Bites and Stings