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