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Level 3 outdoor first aid

This 2 Day (16hr) Outdoor First Air Course is the UK’s standard qualification for anyone working as instructors or teachers in outdoors, remote or foreign environments or for individuals that work or spend time in remote locations looking to really further their understanding of first aid.

 

 

This comprehensive course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt,

safe and effective way, particularly where professional

medical help is not immediately available.

Anyone is welcome to join onto this course that wants to really push their understanding of outdoor and wilderness first aid.

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This course meets the requirements for Outdoor First Aid,

as set out by Mountain Training, British Canoeing, RYA and other awarding bodies,

including Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Plenty of practical scenarios ensure you put the learning into practice.

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During the course we will cover:

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What is outdoor first aid?

First aid equipment

Incident management

Scene survey

Summon assistance

 Primary survey and secondary survey

Life threatening bleeding

Resuscitation

Respiratory disorders

Wounds and bleeding

Head and spinal injuries

Chest and abdominal injuries

Monitoring

Major illness

Minor injuries

Burns

Hot and cold injuries

Poisoning

Eye injuries

Bites and stings

 

The course is assessed by continual observation of candidate performance.

There will be an element of assessment included in the course so that upon successful completion you’ll receive an FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid certificate which is valid

for up to 3 years.

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Note: Maximum of 12 students with a minimum age

of 16 years of age.

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The course will be conducted at

The Celtic Woodland in Builth Wells, Mid Wales.

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Located on site is the famous Bug Out shop,

an ideal source for all your Prepping,

Survival and Bug Out needs, warm showers and a toilet block.

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Future proof your life and Stay Prepared!

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Celtic Woodlands, Road Wood, Maesmynis,

Builth Wells. LD2 3HP

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Sat 2nd November 2024

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