Course description
The RQF Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course is designed for individuals engaging in outdoor activities, offering advanced training in managing emergencies specific to outdoor environments. Here's a concise overview:
- Specialised Training: Tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and leaders involved in remote outdoor activities or expeditions.
- Comprehensive Skills: Covers assessing and managing injuries, trauma care, medical emergencies, and evacuation procedures relevant to outdoor settings.
- Scenario-Based Learning: Simulated outdoor emergencies, providing practical application of skills in realistic scenarios encountered during outdoor pursuits.
- Remote Environment Preparedness: Emphasis on handling emergencies where immediate medical assistance might be limited, focusing on adaptability and resource utilisation.
- Hands-on Training: Practical sessions demonstrating wilderness-specific first aid techniques, including the use of specialised equipment.
- Communication and Decision-making: Training in effective communication and teamwork during outdoor emergencies, fostering quick and coordinated responses.
This course equips outdoor enthusiasts, guides, and professionals with advanced first aid skills, preparing them to manage a wide array of outdoor emergencies in remote or challenging environments.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The RQF Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course is suitable for:
- Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hikers, climbers, campers, and adventurers seeking skills to manage emergencies during outdoor pursuits.
- Professional Guides: Outdoor leaders, expedition leaders, and instructors responsible for group safety during outdoor activities.
- Workers in Remote Environments: Forestry workers, park rangers, and those working in remote or wilderness settings where immediate medical help might be limited.
- Sports Coaches: Coaches involved in outdoor sports or activities requiring knowledge of first aid in outdoor environments.
- Volunteers and Community Members: Individuals participating in community-based outdoor programs or volunteering in remote areas.
- Professionals with Outdoor Responsibilities: Individuals whose roles involve outdoor responsibilities and the need for advanced first aid skills in such settings.
It's ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their ability to respond to outdoor emergencies where access to immediate medical assistance is limited.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The outcomes of completing the RQF Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course include:
- Advanced First Aid Skills: Proficiency in managing a broad range of outdoor-specific injuries and medical emergencies encountered in remote settings.
- Confidence and Preparedness: Enhanced confidence to assess, manage, and provide first aid in challenging outdoor environments.
- Scenario Adaptability: Ability to adapt first aid skills to diverse outdoor scenarios and make informed decisions in remote or adverse conditions.
- Effective Communication: Improved communication and teamwork skills essential for coordinating responses to outdoor emergencies.
- Emergency Preparedness: Understanding evacuation procedures, resource improvisation, and utilising outdoor-specific first aid equipment.
- Certification: Attainment of an accredited qualification demonstrating competence in outdoor first aid management.
Completing this course ensures participants are well-equipped to respond competently and effectively to a wide array of outdoor emergencies.
Training Course Content
UNIT 1
OUTDOOR EMERGENCY ACTION
Module 1 Introduction
Module 2 What is outdoor first aid?
Module 3 First aid equipment
Module 4 Summon assistance
Module 5 Monitoring
Module 6 Scene survey
Module 7 Primary survey
Module 8 Secondary assessment
Module 9 Resuscitation and AED
Module 10 Disorders of respiration
Module 11 Wounds and bleeding
Module 12 Hypovolaemic shock
UNIT 2
OUTDOOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
DAY 2
Module 1 Incident management
Module 2 Bones, joints and muscle injuries
Module 3 Head and spinal injuries
Module 4 Chest and abdominal injuries
Module 5 Major illnesses
Module 6 Anaphylaxis
Module 7 Extreme heat and cold
Module 8 Burns
Module 9 Eye injuries
Module 10 Poisoning
Module 11 Bites and stings
Module 12 Written assessment and course closure
Course delivery details
The delivery of the RQF Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course typically involves a combination of:
- Classroom Sessions: In-person training covering theoretical aspects of outdoor first aid, including lectures, discussions, and presentations.
- Practical Workshops: Hands-on sessions allowing participants to practice first aid skills specific to outdoor scenarios, utilising equipment and simulations.
- Outdoor Simulations: Realistic scenario-based training in outdoor environments, replicating emergencies encountered during outdoor activities.
- Interactive Learning: Engaging activities, group exercises, and case studies to reinforce learning and encourage interactive participation.
- Qualified Instructors: Training facilitated by experienced and certified outdoor first aid instructors knowledgeable about outdoor emergency management.
- Assessment and Certification: Evaluation of skills and understanding through practical assessments, quizzes, or examinations leading to certification upon successful completion.
This mixed approach ensures a comprehensive understanding and practical application of first aid skills tailored for outdoor settings.
Why choose Madeleys First Aid Plus
Founded in 2021 after Louise left 30 years in the NHS as an Advanced practitioner in A&E/ITU, had spent 1.5 years in Covid ITU
Won FSB Best start-up business in the West Midlands in May 2023
Now trained 100's of delegates in Physical and Mental Health First Aid
Expenses
Travel costs and lunch required, there are many cafes and sandwich bars here in Much Wenlock to buy your lunch, you may eat it in the training room.
All training material, books, qualification certificates are included in the price
Continuing Studies
After completing the RQF Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course, individuals may pursue further studies or complementary training, including:
- Advanced Outdoor First Aid Courses: Specialised courses focusing on specific aspects like wilderness trauma, advanced rescue techniques, or extended wilderness medical training.
- Wilderness Medicine Certification: Advanced programs offering in-depth knowledge in wilderness medicine, ideal for those aiming for higher expertise in outdoor medical care.
- Leadership and Outdoor Education Courses: Studies in leadership, outdoor education, or adventure sports coaching, complementing first aid skills for leadership roles in outdoor settings.
- Specialised Rescuer Certifications: Training in technical rescue skills, rope rescue, water rescue, or other specialized rescue techniques relevant to specific outdoor activities.
- Medical Certification Programs: Pursuing medical certifications or courses in emergency medicine, paramedicine, or healthcare, enhancing medical expertise for outdoor settings.
Continued education allows individuals to deepen their understanding, broaden their skill set, and specialise further in managing emergencies in diverse outdoor environments
Request info
Madeleys First Aid Plus
When it comes to first aid training, it's not just about learning the basics of how to bandage a wound or perform CPR. It's about being prepared to handle any emergency situation that may arise with confidence and skill. That's...