Level 2 Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action

Course Overview

This course covers the essentials of managing immediate, potentially life threatening incidents in a systematic manner. Ideal for anyone who may be required to take charge at an incident. This 8-hour course is suitable for some Outdoor Instructor awards. The modular progressive training programme allows this Unit to be the first module of a 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course. This is the 8 hr course that the RYA and BCU instructors need as a minimum.

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. J/500/4375

Course Duration

  1. 1 Day (4 x 2 Hours)

Course Price

  1. Individual - £60.00
  2. Group of 10 - £450.00

Package

  1. Interactive hands on practical training
  2. One CPR training manikin per 2 participants
  3. Easy to follow individual course booklet
  4. A recognised 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. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Drowning
  7. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
  8. Awareness of current regulations
  9. Safe best practice

Delivery

Experienced professional trainer/assessors with an active professional interest in First Aid training, coming from a variety of working backgrounds understanding the specific needs of various environments. Our trainer/assessors are constantly updating their methods and materials keeping abreast of current best practice from around the world. Trainer/assessors typically have knowledge of the outdoor workplace workplace and follow Health and Safety approved code of practice guidelines.

Revalidation

This qualification 'license to practice' is revalidated by attending another Outdoor Emergency Action course in 3 years time.

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Course Dates

  • 25th September 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 25th October 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 30th October 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 27th November 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor
  • 18th December 2010
    09:00 - 18:00
    South Dartmoor

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