Outdoor First Aid (16 Hours) Mountain Training, British Canoeing & Cycling

Who is this qualification for?

Where an employers needs assessment indicates outdoor first aid provision, then those satisfactorily completing this training will be awarded their Outdoor First aid certificate (16 Hours). The training complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (First Aid Regulations 1981).

For Groups
£1200

For up to 12 delegates

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For Individuals
£165

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How long will it take?

Delegates should expect to attend 16 hours typically over two long days, excluding breaks.

Topics covered

The topics covered align to the IOL Band 3 level and therefore meets the needs of a range of outdoor National Governing Bodies, including Mountain Training, British Cycling, British Canoeing & the Royal Yachting Association.

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Introductory
Fears of First Aid
Asking Permission to Help
Scene Safety
Chain of Survival
ABCD’s
Initial Assessment
Stop Think Act
Barriers
Face Shields
Adult Bag Mask (optional)
First Aid Kit
Dealing with an Emergency away from EMS support
Deciding to move a patient or not

Basic Life Support
Adult, Child, Infant CPR
Compression-Only CPR
AED Introduction
Heart Attack
Choking
Conscious Adult, Child, Infant Choking
Unconscious Adult, Child, Infant Choking

Bleeding Control
Types of Bleeding
Serious Bleeding
Internal bleeding
Plasters
Other Injuries

Secondary Care Ongoing Assessments for Injury and Illness
Illness Assessment
RICE – Strains, Sprains and Soft Tissue Injuries
Adult Fractures
Head Injury
Eye Injuries
Spinal Injury
Allergies
Burns
Heat and Cold Emergencies
Shock
Diabetes
Asthma
Epilepsy and Seizures

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and taking a final multiple-choice online theory exam. Final outcome will be pass or fail. Certification issued is valid for three-years.