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Outdoor First Aid (SQA)

Covering practical skills needed by those working in Remote, Wilderness and Mountain & Outdoor situations, this course provides the confidence and knowledge to deal with comprehensive life-saving first aid emergencies in the outdoor environment. It is recognised by most Outdoor National Governing Bodies Instructor Awards including Canoeing and Kayaking (BCU) and Mountaineering and Rock Climbing (MLTUK), as well as being of interest to Forestry Workers, Environmentalists and those undertaking Field Studies, to mention a few.

Prices

• Individual – £125

• Group of 12 – £975

Content

• Being Safe – best practise including prevention of cross-infection.
• Vital Signs – temperature, colour, pulse, breathing, level of consciousness.
• Incident Handling – a systematic approach to problem solving & decision making.
• Unconsciousness – managing the unconscious casualty to ensure a safe airway.
• CPR & Choking – dealing with the non breathing casualty including drowning.
• Wounds & Bleeding – dealing with external & internal bleeding and shock.
• Major Injuries – treating head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm injuries.
• Soft Tissue Injuries - to muscles & joints including dislocations.
• Monitoring – Casualty Cards & monitoring plus hand over to rescue services.
• Remote Issues – improvisation techniques when you have nothing else available!
• Cold and Heat – dealing with hypothermia, hyperthermia and burns.
• Medical Emergencies – angina, heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, bites, stings and anaphylaxis.
• First Aid Regulations – some awareness including first aid kits.

Duration

• 2 days (16+ hours)

Certification

This course leads to an ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid (SQA) qualification.

Requalification

Certificates are valid for three years following which candidates can requalify by undertaking another 2 day (16+ hour) Outdoor First Aid (SQA) course.

How to Book

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