Outdoor First Aid Training 16 Hours
This Level 3 Foundation Skills in Facilitating First Aid is suitable for self-reliant outdoor activity instructors, teachers or leaders and outdoor learning specialists operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away, e.g. outdoor education tutor, mountain leader, D of E assessor, bushcraft instructor, forest school leader, canoe expedition leader. The course includes both theory and practical sessions, in a relaxed atmosphere, aimed to boost a delegate’s confidence.
Where and When?
Training is held at your venue - On your chosen dates.
Who should attend
This is suitable for those operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away, e.g. outdoor education tutor, mountain leader, D of E assessor, bushcraft instructor, forest school leader, canoe expedition leader.
Course outline
- Roles and responsibilities for first aiders
- Incident management
- ABC primary survey
- Summoning appropriate help/rescue services
- Treatment for unconscious casualties
- Treatment for non-breathing casualties
- Use of an AED
- Treatment for bleeding/shock
- Recognition and management of life threatening illness
- Recognition and management of drowning/hypothermia
- Insulation and shelter
- Age awareness for vital signs/CPR/bleeding
- Ongoing monitoring and casualty care whilst awaiting help
- Secondary survey
- Bone, joint and soft tissue injuries
- Illness/medical conditions
- Poisons, burns
- Hypo/hyperthermia, dehydration
- Stabilising/insulating/monitoring over time
- Providing emotional support and promoting the wellbeing and mental health of first aiders post incident
- Treatment of minor issues, e.g. small cuts, blisters, bites, stings, etc
- Additional first aid topics specific to the needs of the participants (as required by the environment)
The content of this course is matched to the IOL statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3.
Course Duration
2 days
Assessment & certification
Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student, there is no final exam. Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate that is valid for three years.
Pricing & booking
The cost of this course for up to 12 candidates is £750.00 + vat. This includes a workbook and certificate for each delegate (valid for 3 years).
This Level 3 Foundation Skills in Facilitating First Aid is suitable for self-reliant outdoor activity instructors, teachers or leaders and outdoor learning specialists operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away, e.g. outdoor education tutor, mountain leader, D of E assessor, bushcraft instructor, forest school leader, canoe expedition leader. The course includes both theory and practical sessions, in a relaxed atmosphere, aimed to boost a delegate’s confidence.
Where and When?
Dates for our venue in Warminster are below.
- Warminster
Who should attend
This is suitable for those operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away, e.g. outdoor education tutor, mountain leader, D of E assessor, bushcraft instructor, forest school leader, canoe expedition leader.
Course outline
- Roles and responsibilities for first aiders
- Incident management
- ABC primary survey
- Summoning appropriate help/rescue services
- Treatment for unconscious casualties
- Treatment for non-breathing casualties
- Use of an AED
- Treatment for bleeding/shock
- Recognition and management of life threatening illness
- Recognition and management of drowning/hypothermia
- Insulation and shelter
- Age awareness for vital signs/CPR/bleeding
- Ongoing monitoring and casualty care whilst awaiting help
- Secondary survey
- Bone, joint and soft tissue injuries
- Illness/medical conditions
- Poisons, burns
- Hypo/hyperthermia, dehydration
- Stabilising/insulating/monitoring over time
- Providing emotional support and promoting the wellbeing and mental health of first aiders post incident
- Treatment of minor issues, e.g. small cuts, blisters, bites, stings, etc
- Additional first aid topics specific to the needs of the participants (as required by the environment)
The content of this course is matched to the IOL statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3.
Course Duration
2 days
Assessment & certification
Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student, there is no final exam. Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate that is valid for three years.
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