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 for extended periods of time, and anticipating changes in the casualties status by good observation and recording of vital signs.

The outline course structures and teaching methods are awarded by SQA and QCF accredited Awarding Body ITC

ITC also have an HSE awarding body function in the UK, through Immdeiate Temporary Care Licence Number 1670/96

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

Emphasis is placed on the application of these practical skills, often 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.

OPTION ONE: The full SQA Level 5 Qualification is a 2 unit award normally run over 16 contact training hours on 2 consecutive days, but may run on 2 seperate days according to venue and client need, if required can run over half days or evenings.

By completing both Day 1 and Day 2 (total 16 contact hours) you will be awarded an ITC Qualification in Outdoor First Aid, at level 5, accredited with the SQA in Scotland

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

OPTION TWO: ITC awarded Emergency Action Outdoor First Aid (day one) and Incident Management (day two) Very similar to the first option but without the Emergency First Aid at Work input and therefore no warding of the SQA Level 5 Qualifcation, however still a certificate of competence and meets the requirements of all UK OUtdoor NGB. More flexibility in delivery for specific environments and cleint groups. Again can run over variuos combinations of days, half days or evenings.

OPTION THREE: For those who just wish some outdoor first aid training but without assessment and on a budget or limited time, a 4 hour intensive course run in a morning or afternoon or over 2 evenings. Course confirmed by certificate of attendance

SQA Level 5-ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid (Unit 1 + Unit 2), (16+ hours).

Unit 1 covers Emergency First Aid at Work requirements but with an outdoor context

Unit 2 Considers extended outdoor scenarios where outside help may be more than 30 minutes or longer away. Covers injury, illness, on going casualty care and observatins, environmental factors (heat,cold, water)

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.

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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England Office for all bookings and enquiries for training in England
11 Wesminster Road, Redhills, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2LL

Scottish Office for all bookings and enquiries for training in Scotland
2 Cromarty Place, Milton, Ross-shire, IV18 0RB

Contact Telephone for Both Offices: 0782 444 9011