Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor First Aid

Course Overview

Interactive hands-on training is the hallmark of this course, designed for all those working in remote locations in the British Isles. Training and scenarios are based on being more than several minutes, and up to several hours from help or the rescue team arriving.

The first day covers the Emergency Action content with the second day building upon this. This qualification covers the needs of the outdoor national governing bodies for their Instructor awards. Suitable for, ML, SPA, BCU, RYA, BOF, MIA, MIC etc.

First Aid for The Outdoor Environment

The outdoor environment nearly always means that the casualty has to be looked after for a longer timescale than is typical in a more urban setting. All of our Outdoor First Aid courses look at how to manage the situation when the ambulance does not turn up within 10 minutes time and are appropriate if your work or leisure place is remote. No previous First Aid knowledge is needed.

QCA Recognition

This course is to be found upon the National Database of Approved Qualifications (NDAQ), the Learning Aims Database (LAD) and may be eligible for Learning Skills Council (LSC) funding. This Level 2 certificate is suitable for the 16 - 18, 18+ and 19+ age groups. L/500/4376

Course Duration

  1. 2 Days (2 x 8 Hours)

Course Price

  1. Individual - £125.00
  2. Group of 10 - £815.00

Package

  1. Interactive hands on practical training
  2. Easy to follow individual course booklet
  3. Convenient midweek or weekend courses
  4. Certificate valid for 3 years

Course Content

  1. Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour
  2. Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
  3. Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
  4. Breathing Problems - choking
  5. Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for shock
  6. Treatment of injury: head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm and remote improvisation techniques
  7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Drowning
  8. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
  9. Common Illnesses – angina, heart attack, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
  10. Awareness of current regulations
  11. Safe best practice

Delivery

Experienced professional trainers with an active professional interest in First Aid training, coming from a variety of working backgrounds understanding the specific needs of various outdoor environments. Trainers typically have a professional background in outdoor developmental work or be active practitioner. We are constantly updating their methods and materials keeping abreast of current best practice from around the world. Trainers typically have knowledge of your workplace and follow Health and Safety approved code of practice guidelines

Revalidation

This certificate is revalidated by attending another Emergency course in 3 years time.

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Course Dates

  • 25th - 26th September 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 25th - 26th October 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 30th - 31st October 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 27th - 28th November 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 18th - 19th December 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor

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