Outdoor First Aid Courses

We have 2 options for the Outdoor First Aid course – 16 hour Course and Blended Learning 12 hour emergency outdoor first aid

Option 1 – 16 Hours 2 day Outdoor First Aid Course

Classroom, face to face delivery over 2 days

Option 2 – Blended Learning 12 hour Emergency Outdoor First Aid a two day equivalent course.

(Please check with your Governing body/Workplace the requirements for first aid.

The blended learning approach is delivered by online work with attendance of a webinar via Zoom plus practical sessions and assessment. You complete an online training session followed by one day of practical sessions and assessment.

To choose your online blended course, choose your date from below and then log into your online lessons once your booking has been completed.

Course Title:
Blended Learning 2 day equivalent Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course
Duration:
12 hours
Age:
16 or over
Valid for:
Stays valid for 3 years

Blended option Course Summary

  • Role of the first aider
  • First aid kit contents
  • Accident reporting
  • Primary assesments
  • Administer first aid to the casualty
  • CPR
  • AED Device and how to use one.
  • Seizures
  • Choking
  • Wounds & Bleeding
  • Fractures
  • Shock
  • Poisons
  • Burns
  • Anaphylactic Shock
  • Dealing with neck and spinal injuries (working in teams to assist paramedics)
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite
  • Heat exhaustion
  • Aquatic scenarios if students are in this environment
  • Other outdoor first aid activity related scenarios focused upon specific sports involved

    • Our 16 hour 2 Day Outdoor first aid courses are aimed for those who may be required to provide first aid in an outdoor environment where help may be up to 2 hours away.

    Therefore, attendees are most commonly outdoor activity instructors.

    Both above qualifications also meet the requirements for Emergency First Aiders. This is outlined in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. Note that the content of both courses are identical, except, the 16 hour course will cover some content in deeper knowledge.

    Besides the open booking courses, we also offer a range of ‘bespoke’ first aid training courses to focus on your specific requirement for first aid. Please contact us for more information.

    The Blended Learning 12 hour Day Outdoor first aid course is accepted by BASI for snowsports qualifications, IASI for snowsports qualifications, SSE for snowsports qualifications.

    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 Credit Framework. (Note, the QNUK option is NOT available as a blended learning approach)

    Course Title:
    2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course
    Duration:
    16 hours
    Age:
    16 or over
    Valid for:
    Stays valid for 3 years
    Pre Requisties:
    All learners must be able to perform practical elements such as CPR on the ground due to the fact this is the most likely situation in first aid. There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.
    Course Content Summary:
    • Role of the first aider
    • First aid kit contents
    • Accident reporting
    • Primary assesments
    • Administer first aid to the casualty
    • CPR
    • AED Device and how to use one.
    • Seizures
    • Choking
    • Wounds & Bleeding
    • Fractures
    • Shock
    • Poisons
    • Burns
    • Anaphylactic Shock
    • Dealing with neck and spinal injuries (working in teams to assist paramedics)
    • Hypothermia
    • Frostbite
    • Heat exhaustion
    • Aquatic scenarios if students are in this environment
    • Other outdoor first aid activity related scenarios focused upon specific sports involved
    Course Prices:
    From £140 Per Person

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    What they say

    ‘The new WCT Blended Learning Outdoor First Aid Course was really excellent. I found it easy to use, informative and relevant to my needs for my BASI snowsports training. Having […]

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    • Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course – November 7th 2026 – Manchester

    The Snow Centre Manchester The Snow Centre Manchester, 7 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, United Kingdom

    This Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course is ideal for those working in an outdoor environment — snowsports, hiking, cycling, mountaineering.

    £165.00