Practical, regulated first aid training courses. Courses include HSE compliant First Aid at Work, EYFS Paediatric First Aid & Outdoor First Aid
1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
Course Overview
Our 1 day outdoor first aid qualification is aimed at anybody active in the outdoors but close to help. You’ll learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency.
Course Content
Topics covered on this course include:
- Managing an unconscious casualty in the outdoors, including shelter and insulation
- Cardiac arrest, CPR and defibrillator use
- Drowning
- Seizures
- Choking
- Bleeding and shock
- Heat and cold related conditions (hypothermia, heat exhaustion and heatstroke)
- Recognition of traumatic injuries (secondary survey)
- Monitoring a casualty whilst awaiting help
1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
Who is it for
Our 8 hour outdoor first aid course is aimed at those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand.
1 Day / 8 Hour Outdoor First Aid for Instructors
British Canoeing require a minimum 8 hour outdoor first aid qualification for level 1 and 2 coaches and paddlesport leaders. This course meets that requirement. Mountain training have the same requirement for candidates on Climbing Wall Instructor assessments (formerly Climbing Wall Award). For higher level awards, our 16 hour outdoor first aid qualification is likely to be required.
Ministry of Defence SLC Funding
Eligible candidates can claim back up to 80% of the course cost under the MOD Standard Learning Credits Scheme.
1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
Where can I do this course?
You can book this course privately to run anywhere in the UK, just get in touch to discuss your needs. If you need the 2 day / 16 hour outdoor first aid course, we run regular open courses in Bristol, the Forest of Dean, South Wales and Malvern.
1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
Need to know
Regulated Qualification
Successful completion of our outdoor first aid course leads to a regulated qualification certificate, awarded by ITC First. The exams regulators for England (OFQUAL) has oversight of this qualification. By opting for a regulated qualification, you can be assured that your trainer is up to date and qualified to deliver this course. Our experienced trainers include active cavers, climbers, paddlesport coaches and mountain leaders with medical or rescue backgrounds.
Outdoor First Aid Health and Safety
This course requires participants to undertake some degree of manual handling and physical exertion, including moving simulated candidates on the floor, performing simulated chest compressions on a manikin and moving over rough, uneven ground.
If you think that you may have a condition, which may pose a problem or may prevent you from taking a full and active part on the course, we may be able to make a reasonable adjustment. Please see ITC First’s Access to Qualifications Information If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment please contact us ahead of your course.
You are advised that by registering on an ITC First qualification you are protected by Borderlands First Aid’s Policies, which are available on request, as well as ITC First’s set of policies including Complaints Policy and Appeals Policy.
Please be aware that we will discuss some real-life incidents in detail and will view some slides and video of serious medical and traumatic incidents. If this is likely to cause you distress, please discuss this with your trainer in confidence prior to the course beginning so that we can make any necessary adjustments.
1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
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1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of first aid in the outdoors, gaining the skills and confidence to manage a first aid emergency
- Ideally suited to those operating in an outdoor environment where more qualified help and support is close at hand
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Ready to Book 1 day / 8 hour Outdoor First Aid?
- Contact us to arrange a private course
Tip: Don’t forget to read the Need to Know section to ensure you get all the information you require before booking