2 day Outdoor First Aid
Our outdoor first aid course boosts confidence, promotes safety, and enhances decision-making under pressure, making it invaluable for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, it fosters teamwork and self-reliance, ensuring individuals are better prepared to protect themselves and others in challenging outdoor situation.
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This course is suitable for a wide range of outdoor practitioners and for those who may be in an area where an ambulance or rescue team will not be arriving for more than two hours. We can bespoke this course to suit your nature of work and the risks you may face.
Who is the outdoor first aid course for?
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Forest school teachers
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Expeditions leaders
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Wilderness first aid
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Duke of Edinburgh
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Canoe instructors
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Paddleboard instructors
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Ecologists and Rangers
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Remote working first aid
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Forestry workers
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Farmers
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Aquatic first aid
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Field study tutors
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Scout, Guide and outdoor groups
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Orienteering coaches
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Mountain bike guides & coaches
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Rock climbing instructors
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Snow sport instructors
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And many more
Where is the course held?
These courses will be held at Rowdefield Farm in Devizes, a lovely venue for classroom theory and outdoor practical scenarios to be demonstrated. This course can also be delivered at your venue.
Course content
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Incident management
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Summon assistance
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Monitoring
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Basic life support including the use of an AED
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Secondary assessment
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Bones, joints and muscle injuries
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Major illnesses
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Burns
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Wounds and bleeding
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Bites and stings
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Chest and abdominal injuries
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Primary survey
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Extreme heat and cold
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Disorders of respiration
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Poisoning
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Anaphylaxis
Certification
After successful completion candidates will be awarded an Ofqual Regulated qualification which is a Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF). The qualification is valid for three years.
The cost
£200 + VAT per person or £1,250 plus VAT for up to 12 people for inhouse courses.
Candidates can attend one of our open courses or for group bookings, they can be delivered at your venue.
Course reviews
“Very approachable and easy to interact with the trainer who provided an informative but fun environment."
"This is the best course in first aid that I have experienced in
30 years! Thanks to Amanda"
"Amanda's knowledge was excellent and she has a wide range of experience to call on which adds to the value of the course."
Wiltshire Canoe Club
"Amanda was excellent and very engaging. She made bits very easy to learn and remember with information and acronyms. Plenty of equipment to use and practice."
Sarah, Ministry of Defence
Our outdoor first aid course could help you save someone's life. Sign up today with Calne based Wiltshire First Aid Training on 01249 569690.