Outdoor First Aid - 2 day course

A MUST FOR ANYONE IN THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY

Perfect for anyone looking to work or spend time in mountains, on rivers, running DofE, Ten Tors or for families doing things a bit further afield away from help. Mix of classroom based learning and outdoor casualty simulation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Day 1 is primarily spent indoors learning the content.

Day 2 is when we put these skills into practice outdoors with casualty simulations.

A range of subjects are covered including:

• First Aid Equipment

• Assessment of the situation

• Prioritising treatment

• Environmental factors

• Moving a casualty

• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

• Fractures and spinal injuries

• Control of bleeding

• Head injuries

• Poisoning

• Sprains and strains

• Hypothermia

• Frostbite

• Heat exhaustion

Qualification training requires:

• 1:12 tutor to candidate ratio.

• Course must be completed within 9 weeks of starting.

• Each delivery session must be a minimum of 2 hours.

• The qualification is re-validated by attending another similar course after 3 years.

Certification

You will be issued a Nuco Training Instructor Certificate, as well as a Level 3 Ofqual regulated certificate. The qualification is valid for 3 years, after which you will need to attend a re-qualification course.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Waterproofs you’re happy to get muddy

• Rough outdoor shoes

• Snacks + packed lunch

• Mug - just in case!

• Pen

Dynamic provide:

• Teas/ coffees

• Outdoor First Aid Manual

• Certificate