Outdoor First Aid Blended Learning

Designed for those spending time in the outdoors: skiers, snowboarders, hikers, mountaineers, climbers, cyclists, swimmers… Whether you’re an activity leader, snowsports instructor or outdoor enthusiast, it’s important to know what to do in case something goes wrong!

Our courses give you the skills needed for situations where you may be some distance away from immediate help. Attendees are most commonly outdoor activity instructors, but you do not need to be a professional or involved in any specific industry to enrol on the course. Part of this qualification covers the complete content of the Emergency First Aid at Work course, as outlined in the HSE (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the HSE (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

This Blended Learning Emergency Outdoor First Aid course is accepted and recognised by the following snowsports governing bodies: BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) IASI (Irish Association of Snowsport Instructors), SSE (Snowsport England).

Blended Learning

Our blended learning courses allow you to complete part of the content online and part in-person. This flexible approach allows you to learn at your own pace! Our findings show that retention of knowledge and skills are improved by using this method. The blended learning approach is delivered by online training which must be completed prior to an assessment day. Allow at least 6 hours of total online learning time. Note that this does not need to be completed in one sitting — you can come back to it at any time. The in-person session is comprised of one full day of practical scenarios and an assessment, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to a qualified WCT trainer.

We also run the more comprehensive 2-day Outdoor First Aid course. These are entirely in-person. If you or your company have more specific requirements, we can also create bespoke training courses, designed to focus on your specific first aid requirements. Contact us for more information.

Please note: Look through our courses below and decide if you would like either our own WCT Award or the QNUK qualification which carries credits on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). If you require the two-day RQF option, please contact us or check the courses below.

Course Title:
Emergency Outdoor First Aid

Duration:
12 hours — part online, followed by an 8 hour in-person session

Age:
16 or over

Valid for:
Valid for 3 years

Certificate Format:
PDF file, sent by email

Pre-Requisites:
It is recommended that attendees have a minimum of Level 1 literacy or equivalent. All attendees must be physically able to perform practical elements, such as CPR on the ground. There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.

Course Content Summary:
• Role of the first aider
• First aid kit contents
• Accident reporting
• Primary assessments
• Administering first aid
• CPR
• AED devices
• Seizures
• Choking
• Wounds & bleeding
• Fractures
• Shock
• Drowning
• Burns
• Anaphylactic shock
• Dealing with neck and spinal injuries
• Hypothermia
• Frostbite
• Heat exhaustion
• Aquatic scenarios (if attendees are likely to be in this environment)
• Other outdoor activity related scenarios