Emergency Outdoor First Aid

Course Overview

The Emergency Outdoor First Aid Training Programme provides learners with essential first aid knowledge and practical skills required to respond confidently during emergencies in outdoor and remote environments. This course is suitable for individuals involved in outdoor education, adventure activities, and remote working environments.

Aims

To equip learners with the confidence and practical skills required to provide emergency first aid in outdoor and remote environments.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Assess emergency situations in outdoor settings
• Perform CPR and use an AED confidently
• Manage unconscious casualties
• Treat bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, and shock
• Respond to environmental injuries such as hypothermia and heat-related illness
• Stabilise casualties until emergency services arrive

Note: Practical skills are developed through demonstrations, guided activities, and realistic outdoor emergency scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Respond effectively to outdoor emergencies
• Deliver safe CPR and emergency first aid outdoors
• Manage injuries where immediate medical assistance may be delayed
• Maintain casualty safety in remote environments
• Recognise when further medical assistance is required

This will enable them to:

• Increase safety in outdoor and adventure settings
• Provide immediate emergency support in remote areas
• Reduce risks associated with delayed emergency response
• Respond confidently during outdoor incidents

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will demonstrate practical skills through supervised outdoor scenarios and instructor assessment.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.