Our famous course for NGB instructors and outdoor enthusiasts!
| Who does this course? | ||
| - Outdoor instructors & professionals | Outdoor centres and clubs | |
| Course Duration | Course Location | |
| 2 Days, one nights – Residential | Mid Wales Peak District |
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| Assessment Type | Qualification | |
| Practical Assessment Theory Paper |
UK Mountain First Aid - 3 years HSE EFAW certificate also available |
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| Inclusions | ||
| Food & Accommodation All Training Course Specific Handbook |
All Teaching Materials Course CD & Resources Lots of Laughter |
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| Syllabus Overview | ||
| Wilderness Incident Management Primary Survey Secondary Survey Airway Issues & Choking CPR (urban & outdoor issues) Severe Bleeding Shock Spine Injury Helmets & PPE Suspension Issues |
Head Injury Common Illness Fractures, Dislocations & Sprains Hypothermia Hyperthermia & Dehydration Difficult Casualties Casualty Simulations First Aid at Night Montioring a Casualty |
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Further Information
This course has been purposefully designed for those who spend time outdoors or who work as instructors and has successfully been taught to people from search and rescue teams. We know that you will use these skills and that you must develop your confidence. The course is challenging but systematic in its approach and suitable for beginners. This training emphasises the need for doing the basics really well - in any environment.
The course is accepted by a huge range of outdoor sports National Governing Bodies as sufficient first aid training for their instructor award schemes including – ML, SPA, BCU, WCA, RYA, SMBLT and offers a three year certificate.
The course is residential, taught over two days and includes several realistic scenarios – the majority of the training takes place on the hill in all weathers both during the day and at night to build your experience and confidence. All food and accommodation is included on this course, you can even stay over the night before if you are travelling in. Students are encouraged to ask questions as they are coached through the syllabus.
This is an intensive training course in a relaxed atmosphere that emphasises simple actions, relevant skills and massive participation. Its fun, challenging and will make you confident in an emergency.
This course can also include the HSE Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, contact our team for more information – 0800 310 16 16
