Overview
“As an accredited and approved ITC provider of Outdoor First Aid in the Southwest, we’ve led the way since 2010, delivering hands-on training from instructors with real outdoor rescue experience.”
This 16 hour Outdoor First Aid training in Dartmoor, Devon, covers practical skills needed by those working in Remote, Wilderness and Mountain & Outdoor situations providing the confidence and knowledge to deal with comprehensive life-saving first aid emergencies in the outdoor environment.
It is recognised by national governing bodies for outdoor instructor qualifications, including Canoeing & Kayaking (Paddle UK) and Mountaineering & Rock Climbing (Mountain Training), as well as by the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI ) and by Mountain Biking governing bodies (MIAS, British Cycling). Acknowledged by forestry professionals, environmentalists, and individuals involved in field studies, research, and conservation, among others.
Recognised by most Outdoor National Governing Bodies Instructor Awards including Canoeing & Kayaking (BCU) and Mountaineering & Rock Climbing (MLTUK), Snowsport as well as Forestry Workers and those undertaking Field Studies and research and protection, to mention a few.
Also suitable for Forest School and the course content and context is totally integrated with the Forest School ethos and rationale; First Aid 4 Life are on the National Register of Forest School First Aid Trainers.
Includes: Outdoor Course Manual, refreshments and 3 year ITC First regulated certificate.
Needless to say Outdoor First Aid training takes place on beautiful Dartmoor in Devon, however we can provide it at a venue convenient for you if required, please contact us via our Contact page.
Content – Outdoor First Aid
- 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/AED & 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.
- 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.
Certification
This course provides an ITC 16hr Certificate in Outdoor First Aid qualification.
Requalification
Certificates are valid for three years.
