Outdoor First Aid (OFA).

Outdoor First Aid courses, can be described as emergency care for remote locations.

It is not about advanced skills, but being confident and competent in using basic skills.

The outline course structures and teaching methods are accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), through the Awarding Body, Immediate Temporary Care (ITC).

ITC also have an HSE awarding body function in the UK.

Wilderness / Outdoors can be defined as being more then one hour from definitive medical care.

These courses focus on practical skills, both individual and team.

Emphasis is placed on the application of these practical skills, out of doors, in realistic scenarios (which teach you to adapt and improvise your skills), whilst sometimes using trained casualties with simulated illnesses and injuries.

We will look at first aid practice, first aid equipment, and the use of other outdoor and safety equipment that you may have with you.

The introductory course is covered during day 1 (minimum 8 contact hours), and leads to a Unit 1 level qualification.

Unit 1 looks at emergency action first aid (reactive first aid) in an outdoor or remote setting.

Day 2 covers Unit 2, Proactive Incident Management.

By completing both Day 1 and Day 2 (total 16 contact hours) you will qualify for a Level 2 Qualification in Outdoor First Aid on the National Qualification Framework.

The full 16 contact hours meets or exceeds the requirements of most UK National Governing Bodies, (NGB) connected with outdoor activities.

The progression from a Level 2 qualification is to advanced, or expedition first aid qualifications.

Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action (Unit 1), (8+ Hours).

Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action (Unit 1).

This course is suitable for those requiring some outdoor / remote environment first aid training, but not necessarily requiring a specific Governing Body Award.

This course is the first unit of a 2 unit progression, which results in a level 2 ITC award in Outdoor First Aid, listed on the National Qualification framework (NQF).

Please note: The course duration is a minimum 8 hours or 1 day.
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Accredited qualifications.

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Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor First Aid (Unit 1 + Unit 2), (16+ hours).

Outdoor First Aid Emergency Incident Management Unit 2. This is an 8 hour course, which when combined with the Unit 1 Course (Outdoor First Aid-Emergency Action) completes the full requirements of the Immediate Temporary Care (ITC), ITC Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor First Aid Course overview.

Unit 2 Considers scenarios where outside help may be more than 30 minutes or longer away.

This course meets or exceeds the requirements of many National Governing Bodies (NGB) and Youth Organisations.

We can tailor this course to meet your specific group requirements.

Please note: Unit 2 course duration is a minimum of 8 contact hours and run over a minimum one day period, or equivalent timings such as evening sessions.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Accredited qualifications.

Keeps most National Governing Body Instructor Awards Valid.

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Expedition First Aid.

This course builds on the Level 2 Award in Outdoor first aid, and is aimed at those wishing to further develop and improve their basic skills. Or who wish to focus on specific environments such as mountain, water, jungle, desert, or altitude.

Introduces use of additional equipment and longer term patient care.

Can be used as a bolt on unit to either the Level 2 Outdoor First Aid or the Advanced First Aid Units.

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