LEVEL 3 - OUTDOOR FIRST AID - 2 DAY
This comprehensive two-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergencies confidently, safely, and effectively, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available.
This course fulfils the requirements of the First Aid element of the expedition syllabus and it is suitable for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Course info
Course Name
Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course
Onsite price
£895.00 + VAT
London £985.00 + VAT
Duration
Two Day
Group size
Up to 12 delegates (please contact us for more than 12 delegates)
​​COURSE CONTENT - 2 DAY COURSE
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First Aid Kits
Safety
Correct PPE for the incident
Incident management
Communication
Life-threatening (catastrophic) haemorrhage
Spinal injury
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
The unconscious casualty
Shock
Medical
Thermal injury
Drowning
Minor injuries
Eye injuries
Musculoskeletal
Lyme disease
Bites and stings
Lightning injury
Casualty handling
Monitoring of vital signs
Physical exam​​​​
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Pre-requisites
​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course. The HSE requires you to attend the full duration of the course, and candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2) to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for an Level 3 Outdoor First Aid certificate.
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​Assessment and Certification
This course fulfils the requirements of the First Aid element of the expedition syllabus, and it is
suitable for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. A three-year Level 3 Award in
Outdoor First Aid will be issued subject to successful assessment. A range of methods are used,
including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
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On-site training room requirements
​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.
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