Outdoor First Aid courses are aimed at those working in an outside environment. With an emphasis on practical work and the issues that can arise from being outside, these are ideal courses for outdoor professionals and those wishing to improve their First Aid knowledge.
Types of OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSES
Outdoor Emergency First Aid (8 hour)
This 8-hour course is designed for those working outside, but near roads or buildings. It is an 8-hour course and an entry level course. The certificate lasts 3 years, after which the same course is taken again to renew.
The 8 hour Outdoor Emergency First Aid course is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 2.
Outdoor First Aid (16 hour)
This 16 hour course builds on the Outdoor Emergency First Aid course with leadership and triage skills being added into the mix. Its syllabus will be suitable for leaders / instructors across a variety of National Governing Bodies. The certificate lasts 3 years, after which the same course is taken again to renew.
The 16 hour Outdoor First Aid course is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3.
Advanced Outdoor First Aid
This course is designed especially for the outdoor person who may be away from immediate help for some time. It covers requirements for the outdoor national governing body Instructor awards, making you advanced at the basics and skilful at techniques. It builds upon previous knowledge enhancing casualty monitoring techniques and extending incident management skills. Candidates will have had previous experience of Outdoor First Aid training.
Note. this is not a course that we run. If you do want such a course we would pass your details (with your permission) on to an alternative provider.
Forest School First Aid (16 hours)
The requirements for Forest School First Aid can be met by completing a 2 day Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid. Many groups prefer or require specialist and tailored training involving infants for instance, with a tailored, contextualised approach to content often mixing elements of infant/child/adult training as determined by the group. This training course is designed to provide that flexibility.
The 16 hour Forest School First Aid course is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3.
The course can also be dual certified with the 12-hour Paediatric First Aid qualification and/or Emergency First Aid at work.