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

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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).