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Cost: £54 (reduced from £115 - This course includes a recognised Level 3 Outdoors First Aid 16h qualification)

Meets First Aid needs for Scout adventurous activity permits & various National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications.

Calling all Scout leaders & NGB qualification holders (paddlesport, mountaineering, cycling, orienteering, caving)! Need advanced first aid? Our 16-hour Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course provides essential skills for managing incidents in outdoor & remote environments.

This in-depth course goes beyond standard first aid, tackling specific challenges in adventurous activities. Gain hands-on experience dealing with injuries & illnesses when leading groups outdoors. This course meets the minimum content for:

British Canoeing: Coaches, Leaders & Guides (moderate/advanced environments)
Mountain Training UK & Ireland: RCI, RCDI, LL, H&ML, ML, WML, MCI, WMCI, BMG holders.
British Cycling: Mountain Bike Leader Level 2 & 3.
British Orienteering: Coaches (relevant areas/environments).
British Caving Association: Local Cave & Mine Leader, Cave Instructor Certificate holders.
Scout Leaders: With adventurous activity Leadership permits.

Across 16 hours, we'll cover vital topics, including:

Incident Management: Systematic approach for outdoor incidents.
Casualty Assessment: Advanced techniques for prioritising casualties in challenging settings.
CPR & AED: Adult & child resuscitation, including Automated External Defibrillator use.
Catastrophic Bleeding Management: Effective haemorrhage control.
Shock Management: Understanding & treating different types of shock.
Head, Neck & Spinal Injuries: Recognition & safe management in remote locations.
Fractures, Dislocations & Soft Tissue Injuries: Advanced splinting & bandaging.
Environmental Emergencies: Hypothermia, hyperthermia, heatstroke & other weather-related issues.
Medical Conditions: Recognising & managing common outdoor emergencies (asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes).
Improvisation & Remote First Aid: Using available resources in challenging situations.
Legal & Ethical Considerations: Your responsibilities as a first aider.
Communication & Teamwork: Effective communication with casualties & rescue teams.

What to Expect:

This is a highly practical & engaging course with realistic scenarios, hands-on exercises & discussions to build your confidence & competence. Our experienced instructors offer expert guidance throughout. By course end, you'll be able to:

Respond confidently to various first aid emergencies outdoors.
Apply a systematic approach to incident management & casualty care.
Administer CPR & use an AED safely & effectively.
Manage severe bleeding, shock & other life-threatening conditions.
Recognise & manage common injuries & illnesses in adventurous activities.
Use improvisation techniques when standard equipment is unavailable.
Understand your legal & ethical duties as an outdoor first aider.

Don't be caught off guard by a first aid emergency. Gain the crucial skills to keep yourself & others safe on your outdoor adventures. Course Details:

Duration: 16 hours (typically two days).

Certification: Nationally recognised Level 3 Award in First Aid for Outdoor Activities.

Meets requirements for: Scout Adventurous Activities permits & various NGB qualifications (as listed above).

Level 3 Outdoors First Aid 16h (Inc Scouts First Response certification)