Outdoor First Aid (SQA Validated)
A new course for the Outdoor Education Sector

Following recent changes nationally in the structure of First Aid Training, this course validated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the only Outdoor First Aid qualification designed by ITC specifically for the Outdoor Education/Adventure sector which meets all of the NGB requirements and is externally validated.

Dates for 2012:

14th/15th January 2012
25th/26th February 2012

These courses are planned to take place at Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Centre, Longridge, Preston.

Book Now!

What our customers say:

Nathan H (28/9/11) 'I anticipated a stale classroom lecture leaving me bored and tired, but what I got was a thorough, practical and engaging course.  I now feel confident to have enough knowledge to assess a first aid situation and hopefully deal with it competently'.

Barry D (20/11/11) 'I have been doing such courses since REC was first introduced.  Last two have been ITC.  Without prejudice, this has been by far the most thorough, well organised, professional and enjoyable so far. A superb range of quality instructors are the reason. Thanks!'

Outdoor Emergency Aid (One Day Course)

On this course  the emphasis is placed firmly in outdoor settings, making this the ideal short course for teachers who sometimes accompany pupils and students on field trips and visits away from school and into more rural settings.  Attention is paid to the effect of the environment and the time delay that may occur before help arrives.

Participants should expect to spend time in the outdoors and be dressed appropriately for inclement weather.

There is no examination as the instructors operate a continuous assessment throughout the day. The certificate awarded is valid for 3 years.

Cost: The course is delivered at your venue for £58 + vat per person including Registration fee, certificate fee and a comprehensive ITC First Aid handbook.  Prices reduced for groups.

Outdoor First Aid (Two Day Course)

This course validated by the Scottish Qualification Authority is now the only externally approved Outdoor First Aid course exclusively designed to meet the needs of the outdoor education industry. The course meets all of the National Governing Body requirements for ML, MIA, MIC, SPA etc, and is the appropriate course for outdoors adventure instructors.  The instruction assumes you have to consider the safety and welfare of a group of individuals, and that there may be a significant delay in the arrival of emergency services to a remote location.  This is reflected and reinforced in all practical scenarios.

This is the ideal course for participants, supervisors and trainers of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, education establishments may be able to access significant funding for pupils aged 16 - 19. (Ask for details)

All of the Instructors for this course are themselves qualified practitioners in outdoor education with qualifications in Mountain Leadership, Rock Climbing, Watersports and Caving. 

In addition the lead instructors are all fully trained and experienced members of a Mountain Rescue Team in the North West.

The course includes:

• Incident Management
• Care of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of the casualty
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation - Adult/child - Drowning
• Choking and asphyxia
• Control of bleeding - external/internal
• Management of head injury
• Management of fractures
• Management of spinal injury
• Common casualty incidents and illnesses
• First Aid in a hostile, remote environment
• Heat and cold - hypothermia
• Casualty monitoring
• Management of the casualty site

There is no examination as the instructors operate a continuous assessment throughout the day.

The certificate awarded is valid for 3 years.

Cost: The course is delivered for £120 + vat per person including Registration fee, certificate fee and a comprehensive ITC First Aid handbook.  Special reduced prices for groups for courses at your own venue..

First Aid Training Lancashire | First Aid Training Lancaster | First Aid Training Chorley | First Aid Training Blackburn | First Aid Training Preston | First Aid Training Leyland | First Aid Training Burnley |First Aid Training Kendal |  First Aid Training Cumbria | First Aid Training Manchester | First Aid Training Merseyside | First Aid Training Wigan | First Aid Training Blackpool | First Aid Training Yorkshire | First Aid Training Skipton | First Aid Training Lake District | First Aid Training Cheshire