Outdoor First Aid Course (16 hours)

The 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course is specifically designed for individuals who work or operate in remote and wilderness areas. This course is essential for those who may face delays in providing care due to challenging environments. It equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to manage prolonged emergency situations effectively until professional help arrives.

On-Site Group Booking

£995

2 Day(s)

Course Type: On-Site Group Booking

Course Price: £995

Course Period: 2Day(s)

Course Type : On-Site Group Booking

Course Price : £995 + VAT

Course Period : 2 Day(s)

Course Overview

Vital Signs: Monitoring breathing, consciousness, temperature, and skin color.
Incident Management: Systematic approach to first aid incidents using the ABCDE method.
Airway Management: Managing unconscious casualties and ensuring safe airway positions.
Breathing and Circulation Issues: Handling choking, internal and external bleeding, and shock.
Injury Treatment: Managing injuries to the head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and limbs, including using remote improvised techniques.
Environmental Considerations: Dealing with hypothermia, hyperthermia, and cold-related injuries.
Casualty Monitoring
CPR and AED Use: Includes protocols for adults and drowning situations.
Common Illnesses: Managing conditions like asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
Other Illnesses: Awareness of diseases such as Weil’s disease and Lyme disease.
Regulations and Safe Practice

The cost is £995 per group of up to 12 learners. This fee includes all instructional materials, necessary training equipment, a First Aid Manual, and certification.

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals in unsupported outdoor roles, such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, Bushcraft Instructors, Canoe Instructors, or Duke of Edinburgh assessors. This course is ideal for those running activities where medical assistance may be several hours away, ensuring they are prepared to handle emergencies in remote settings.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) certificate, which is valid for three years. The course consists of 16 contact hours of hands-on training, with no written exams. Instead, participants are assessed based on their practical competency through active engagement in all taught procedures.

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On-Site First Aid Training Manchester

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Our First Aid Accreditations

The First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) is a prominent accreditation organisation for first aid training, with its courses recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Our first aid at work courses are accredited by the FAIB.

The Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO) represents over 400 first aid training providers across the UK. Being a FOFATO member indicates that a training provider meets a high level of due diligence in terms of training standards.

Registering with an Ofqual awarding organisation such as Qualsafe guarantees that the training you receive meets the highest standards, and that the qualifications we provide are government-approved and nationally recognised.

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