2 days (16 hours) 
Up to 12 Outdoor First Aid - Course Overview
This two-day Outdoor First Aid course covers a wide range of emergency scenarios, helping participants build the confidence to respond calmly, safely, and effectively, particularly where professional medical help is not available straight away.
The course also meets the First Aid requirements of the expedition syllabus and is suitable for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
There is enough content to satisfy HSE requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work. An additional certificate can be provided for workplace purposes if required, this should be requested from your instructor, and additional fees may apply.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for individuals who want the confidence to manage medical incidents in outdoor or remote settings, especially those responsible for the safety of others in outdoor environments.
It is particularly suited to expedition leaders, outdoor instructors, teachers, youth group leaders, and volunteers, as well as individuals taking part in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
It’s also a great option for those working in remote or outdoor environments who need the skills to manage emergencies when professional medical support may be delayed.
Those involved in physical activities or specialist working environments may also benefit from Sports Injury First Aid or Electrical Industry First Aid training.
A Range of Outdoor First Aid Related Subjects Are Covered:
- First Aid Equipment
- Assessment of the situation
- Prioritising treatment
- Environmental factors
- Moving a casualty
Emergency & Injury Response
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Bandaging
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Heart attacks
- Choking
- Control of bleeding
- Head injuries
- Eye injuries
- Chest injuries
- Abdominal injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Burns and scalds
- Minor injuries
Medical & Environmental Conditions
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Poisoning
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Exhaustion
- Bites and Stings
A three-year Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.
This qualification confirms the ability to provide first aid in outdoor environments and manage a wide range of injuries and medical emergencies. Refresher training is recommended to help maintain confidence, competence, and best practice.
Accreditation for this course is provided by First Aid Awards (FAA), which is regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation.
All qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), ensuring training meets recognised UK standards and is delivered in line with current best practice.
This provides assurance that course content and certification are quality assured and nationally recognised.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days (16 hours)
- Candidates Minimum Age: 16
- Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
- Assessment Method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments
- Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience
Suggested Progression:
- Recommended annual refresher training
- Requalification training every three years
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