Qualsafe Awards Level 3 (2 Day) Award in Outdoor First Aid (16 hours)

This Ofqual regulated course aligns with the Institute for Outdoor Learning Includes: Roles and responsibilities Managing multiple casualties outdoors Stabilising and insulating casualties and providing shelter Extremes of temperature Fractures, head and spinal injuries Drowning casualties Different types of burns and scalds Secondary survey, medical conditions Poisoning and venomous bites Catastrophic bleeding Summoning appropriate help from emergency or rescue services

Description

Learners who complete the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) are equipped with a broad set of skills enabling them to administer first aid in challenging outdoor surroundings which may be a few hours away from the support of the emergency services. The course is designed for unsupported adults who run potentially high-risk activities which involve venturing out into the wilderness such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, including those participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. During the 2 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations

Prerequisites

There is 4 hours pre course learning to undertake. This can be broken down into chunks to complete prior to your classroom day.