Outdoor First Aid

Our 1 and 2 day outdoor first aid courses are designed specifically for those who spend time in the outdoors whether they are involved in recreational, voluntary or work related activities, including: Mountain Leaders (ML, WML, MIA, MIC, IML) Climbing Instructors (SPA) Ski Instructors (BASI) Mountain Guides (BMG) Canoe and Kayak Instructors (BCU) Mountain Bike Instructors (MIAS) Remember that you don't need to travel to the countryside to do an Outdoor First Aid course, you can receive the same training on one of our London based outdoor first aid courses which are run regularly at the Westway Climbing Centre and the University of London Union. The views might not be as nice as North Wales but rest assured the training is the same! The 16hr, Level 2 Award in Outdoor First Aid, delivered over two days is our most popular Outdoor First Aid training course, you can attend as as an individual or arrange a group course to be taught at your own venue. It is a nationally recognised first aid qualification on the National Qualifications Database (NDAQ) and will fulfil your first aid requirements for insurance purposes and as stipulated by governing and training bodies including the Mountain Leader Training Board, Royal Yachting Association and the British Association of Ski Instructors. You can check your governing body requirements here.

	Course - Level 2 Award in Outdoor First Aid The outdoor environment nearly always means that the casualty has to be looked after for a longer time scale than is typical in an urban setting.   This is a highly practical, 2 unit, outdoor first aid course delivered in 16hrs over 2 days. It is also possible to do unit 1 by itself as a standalone 8hr qualification over 1 day. It is taught by trainers who are fully at home in the outdoors and understand the issues, dilemmas and judgments required when dealing with incidents in potentially hostile, remote environments. Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the candidate, there is no final examination. Those who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.  The certificate entitles the candidate to be a First Aider for 3 years from date of issue. No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course. Course Content Vital signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse Breathing Problems - choking Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock Damage – treatment of injury: head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm, including remote improvised techniques Environmental Considerations – hypothermia, hyperthermia and cold injuries Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Common Illnesses – asthma, diabetes and epilepsy Awareness of current regulations Safe best practice "As a medical student at Kings College London I have attended about 3 Basic Life Support sessions as part of my course in the first year alone. However this 2 day outdoor course went much further, and dealt with difficult and advanced issues that would not be covered on a less intensive course. So thanks a lot for a brilliant course that I feel has really equipped me with the knowledge and skills to venture into the outdoors safely!" Martin Davies, First Year MBBS Kings College London More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >> Download course details

	Course - Advanced Outdoor First Aid- 20hrs If you are an outdoor instructor who has regularly renewed their first aid certificate every three years and you are looking for something a little bit different which will still revalidate your instructor award then this is the course for you. You must hold a valid, two day Outdoor First Aid certificate (ideally the Level 2 Award in Outdoor First Aid) in order to attend this course. The Outdoor Emergency Advanced course is intensive training for the experienced first aider wanting greater knowledge, understanding and skills. it is a 20 hr course run over two intensive days. Still working within the normal time, skill and equipment limitations faced by a first aider this course focuses on becoming advanced at the essential basics, rather than basic at advanced skills.  Rather than learning to use medical equipment that you are unlikely to carry we only use equipment that you are likely to have with you and build on the skills and knowledge of perivous courses. Before you start this course we expect you to be familiar with the ABCDE accident procedure and have a knowledge of basic techniques for dealing with collapse, bleeding, shock and damage.  On previous courses you will have learnt reactive first aid, on the advanced course you will learn to make proactive decisions as well. Participants may be asked to attend a ½ day refresher, at no extra cost, depending on who issued their last first aid certificate and how long ago that was. Course Content Skills assessment - avalanche scenario Advanced incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents Triage and Vital Signs – trimodal death distribution & proactive casualty monitoring Managing Collapse Breathing Problems - choking Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Cardiac arrest adult, child & drowning using multiple rescuers Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock Categories of shock  Damage – detailed treatment of injury: head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm, including remote improvised techniques including traction splints Environmental Considerations – hypothermia, hyperthermia and cold injuries Common Illnesses – asthma, diabetes and epilepsy Non pharmacological pain management Awareness of current regulations First aid kits More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >> Download course details

	Course - Level 2 Award in Outdoor First Aid - unit 1 only Unit 1 of the Level 2 Award in Outdoor First Aid can be delivered as a standalone 8hr course delivered over 1 day.  It is a great introduction to first aid in an outdoor environment the essential knowledge, skills and decisions for all first aiders in this sector. It covers the essentials of managing immediate, potentially life threatening incidents in a systematic manner. Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the candidate, there is no final examination. Those who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.  The certificate entitles the candidate to be a First Aider for 3 years from date of issue. Course Content Vital signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse Breathing Problems - choking Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Awareness of current regulations Safe best practice "The React First ‘Outdoor First Aid'  course provided intensive hands-on training, essential for our staff who work  in all sorts of weather conditions with machinery and tools. The training was very thorough, easy to understand and all staff thoroughly enjoyed the emergency scenarios. I highly recommend this course!" Kirsty Wedge, Events Coordinator Trees for Cities More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >>   Download course details