outdoor first aid limited
Our 2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course covers all the requirements of National
Governing Body (NGB) Instructor Awards in the UK. We are Scotland’s largest
provider of publicly available two-day courses. The course is suitable for a
wide range of outdoor practitioners, including: Forest Schools Teachers
Paddlesports instructors Mountain Leaders and Guides Snowsports Instructors
Mountain Bike Guides and Coaches Forestry workers Ecologists and Rangers Remote
Working First Aid Wilderness First Aid Aquatic First Aid (BCU/SCA) Duke of
Edinburgh Field Studies Tutors Orienteering coaches Expedition Leaders Sea
workers and Sailors (RYA) Scouts and Outdoor Groups And more… First Aid Training
Co-operative First Aid Training Co-operative About the Course Whatever activity
you specialize in – from mountain biking to kayaking to skiing to ecology – our
comprehensive 16-hour course will cover all the most important first aid
situations you need to know, including: The life signs to look out for in a
casualty The ABCDE of managing first aid situations Airway Management – the
Recovery Position and other real-world variations Breathing Problems – the
different types of CPR, and when to use them Head and spinal injuries – working
with a team Hypothermia, hyperthermia and cold injuries Common illnesses and
medical emergencies – how to spot and treat them effectively Animal bites and
stings An up-to-date look at the regulations you need to know PLUS, we also
teach safe helmet removal as standard – a potentially life-saving technique that
many other course providers leave out. And as much as possible, your trainer
will adapt and tailor the course to your specific requirements, and the type of
real-life situations you’re likely to face. Testimonial – T. Powell
