Outdoor First Aid training.
Course details
ECP (Expedition Care Programme) Venturer Medicine, First Aid Training Course - 2 Days/16hrs.
Trainer: Scott Smith
Course Duration: 16 hours across two consecutive days (9am - 5:30pm each day)
Fee per person: £180
The price noted above is for independent bookings and renewals. This course is included free of charge with our Level 3 Forest School Leader Training.
Upcoming Courses for 2024:
Tues 30th April & Weds 1st May 2024 FULY BOOKED
Outdoor First Aid Training
We offer a tailored two day Outdoor First Aid Training for Forest School Leaders and Outdoor Education professionals. This course includes elements of Paediatric First Aid and covers requirements for: Institute for Outdoor learning Outdoor First Aid Band 3.
Working outside of the school classroom within a woodland environment brings unique challenges when it comes to administering First Aid. This professional training equips you to deal with incidents in woodland and countryside settings which are often remote - remote meaning 30 mins or more from safety.
Learning outcomes
This 2-day course is designed for group leaders working in remote areas. This course is recognised by all outdoor governing bodies e.g. MTUKI, BCU, RYA etc. and exceeds the recommendations for the HSE.
Day 1
Aims & Responsibilities of the First Responder
Priorities of Treatment
Summoning appropriate help/rescue services
Primary & Secondary Assessment
Resuscitation
Airway Obstruction - Choking
Bleeding - Major & Minor
Shock
Basic Wilderness Fractures
Wilderness Burns
Expedition Hygiene
Extremes of Temperature - Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Use of an AED
This day also includes elements of Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Day 2
Intermediate Wilderness Fractures
Spinal Injuries
Evacuation Techniques
Treatment for Minor Injuries, Small Cuts, Blisters, Bites & Stings
Common Disorders
Providing emotional support and promoting the wellbeing and mental health of first aiders post incident
Course Literature
As part of the course you will also receive a copy of the book: `Outdoor First Aid` - an `InstructUK` publication that is suitable for a range of outdoor related First Aid training programmes.
Assessment: Continuous Assessment takes place during this course.
Valid: 3 years.