Outdoor First Aid Courses – 1, 2 or 5 days
Outdoor First Aid Training – Comprehensive First Aid for Remote Environments
Our Outdoor First Aid Courses are tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of individuals and groups, including British Mountain Guides, Forest School Leaders, and Wilderness Experts. These courses provide nationally recognized qualifications valid for 3 years, equipping participants with the essential skills to handle emergencies in remote or wilderness settings where immediate assistance may not be available.
Why Choose Our Outdoor First Aid Training?
- Regular Availability Across the UK: We run frequent courses, including specialized sessions for Outdoor First Aid and Forest School First Aid.
- Expert Trainers: Courses are led by experienced trainers who are seasoned professionals in outdoor environments, ensuring real-world insights and practical instruction.
- Tailored for Wilderness Settings: The curriculum addresses challenges unique to remote areas, including prolonged casualty care and harsh environmental conditions.
Who Can Attend?
- No Previous First Aid Experience Required. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their skills.
Course Overview
Participants will learn to manage first aid incidents in challenging outdoor conditions, using a systematic approach to ensure effective care.
Key Skills and Topics Include:
Core First Aid
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Breathing, consciousness, temperature, and color.
- Incident Management: ABCDE framework for assessing and managing casualties.
- Airway Management: Causes and treatment of unconscious collapse, safe airway positioning.
- Breathing Issues: Choking and respiratory distress.
- Circulation Problems: Managing internal and external bleeding, treatment for shock.
Injury Management
- Treatment for injuries to the head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and limbs.
- Improvised Techniques: Remote care solutions for challenging environments.
Environmental Hazards
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia: Identification, prevention, and treatment.
- Cold Injuries: Frostbite and related conditions.
Critical Emergency Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED use.
- Casualty Monitoring: Tracking changes in condition during prolonged care.
Additional Topics
- Snake and Animal Bites: Prevention and treatment.
- Trauma Management: Stab wounds, gunshot wounds, and burns.
- Wound Care: Suturing/stitching techniques.
- Dehydration and Illnesses: Including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, Weil’s disease, Lyme disease, and more.
Regulatory Awareness
- Understanding current regulations and applying safe best practices.
Certification
- Assessment: Continuous evaluation and completion of a multiple-choice question sheet.
- Award: Successful participants receive a nationally recognized certificate valid for 3 years, qualifying them as Remote Environment First Aiders.
Prepare for the Unexpected in Remote Environments.
Equip yourself or your team with essential first aid skills tailored to the outdoors. Contact us to book your training or for more information on upcoming courses.
