Outdoor First Aid

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become a First Aider, who is involved in outdoor pursuits including hill walkers, outdoor activity enthusiasts, instructors and professionals working in outdoor environments.

This course is run over 2 days and covers a range of topics.  More information can be found below.

On completion of the course, candidates should be able to:

• Understand the role/responsibilities of the First Aider.
• Record and report accidents and incidents following RIDDOR protocol.
• Prevent cross contamination and know the contents of a first aid kit.
• Assess the situation, and act safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency.
• Use various techniques to assist and evacuate casualties outdoors.

Candidates will be trained to deal with the following medical emergencies:

• Unconsciousness (including seizure)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking
• Wounded and bleeding
• Shock
• Hypothermia
• Minor injuries, such as minor cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, minor burns and scalds.
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Spinal injury
• Head injury
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Heart Attack including Angina
• Diabetes
• Tick bites/Lyme disease

Qualifications

Following final assessment, successful candidates will receive an Outdoor Emergency First Aid certificate.