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Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses

We offer Emergency Outdoor First Aid courses in Manchester, Dorset, In-House and Online

Overview

Emergency Outdoor First Aid is a specialised training course that prepares individuals to provide immediate care in an outdoor setting where access to medical help may be delayed or limited. The course emphasises skills and knowledge tailored to more remote areas’ unique challenges and risks.

 

Who needs the Emergency Outdoor First Aid qualification?

This qualification is suitable for those who participate in recreational or sporting activities or who may have to work outdoors.

This may include (but is not limited to):

  • Walkers
  • Climbers
  • Canoeists
  • Forestry Workers
  • Campers
  • Adventure sports enthusiasts

 

Why is Emergency Outdoor First Aid training important?

Completing this course will enable individuals to enjoy their outdoor pursuits with greater confidence knowing they have the skills to react appropriately to an emergency. Quick and appropriate action can make a life-saving difference in critical situations.

 

Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course Content

  • The roles and responsibilities of first aiders in an outdoor environment
  • Assess an incident
  • Unresponsive casualty
  • Recovery position and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Seizures
  • Choking
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock
  • Fractures and soft tissue injuries
  • Minor injuries (bruises, cuts, small cuts and grazes, and nose bleeds)
  • Minor burns and scalds
  • Bites and stings
  • Casualties who have been immersed in water
  • Body temperature emergencies (hypothermia, heat stroke)

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibility of a first aider
  • Assess an incident
  • Manage a casualty who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally
  • Provide First Aid to an unresponsive and breathing normally casualty
  • Manage a casualty who is in seizure
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
  • Manage a casualty with external bleeding
  • Manage a casualty who is in shock
  • Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury
  • Understand how to manage a casualty with minor burns and scalds
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty affected by the immersion of water

 

Certificated by: Ouch Learning and Development – approved by the FAIB
Duration: 8 Hours
Assessment: Practical assessment
Prerequisites: None
Validity of award: 3 years
Learner-to-trainer ratio: Maximum 12 learners per trainer
Delivery formats available: Face-to-face

"As always, Ouch delivers a great course run by knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic experts. Thank you Team Ouch!"

Available dates for our Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses course

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Our Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses Training Venues

Manchester

Get Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses Training in Manchester at our training venue in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

North West Training Venue.
The Heatons Centre,
Thornfield Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3LD

Dorset

Get Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses Training in Dorset at our training venue in Wimborne.

Ouch Learning and Development.
13c Riverside Park,
Station Rd,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 1QU

In-House and On-Site Training

Do you have a larger group of learners that require training? Would you like us to deliver training at your premises?

We offer customised onsite and in-house training solutions directly to your organisation’s employees across the United Kingdom, making it convenient for you to upskill your workforce at a time and place that suits your business best.

If you are interested in finding out how we can help your training needs, please get in touch.

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