Outdoor First Aid Training
16 hour Outdoor First Aid (OFA) Training
The Outdoor First Aid course is suitable for those who who may be required to provide first aid in an outdoor environment where help may be up to 2 hours away. Therefore, attendees are most commonly outdoor activity instructors. Groups are limited to 9 people.
Part of this qualification also meets the requirements for Emergency First Aiders. This is outlined in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Course Title: Outdoor First Aid
Duration: 16 hours guided learning
Age: 16 or over
Valid for: valid for 3 years
Prerequisites: All learners must be able to perform practical elements such as CPR on the ground due to the fact this is the most likely situation in first aid. There are no other prerequisites for this qualification.
Course Content Summary:
- Role of the first aider
- First aid kit contents
- Accident reporting
- Primary assessments
- Administer first aid to the casualty
- CPR
- AED Device and how to use one.
- Seizures
- Choking
- Wounds & Bleeding
- Fractures
- Shock
- Poisons
- Burns
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Dealing with neck and spinal injuries (working in teams to assist paramedics)
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat exhaustion
- Aquatic scenarios if participants are in this environment
- Other outdoor first aid activity related scenarios focused upon specific sports / activities involved
2-day face to face cost: £165 pp
If you are OFSTED registered or primarily work with children, you may want to consider our optional PFA top-up course, which can be assessed on the same day.
Upon successful completion, you'll earn two qualifications.
Blended learning cost with one practical assessment day: £155 pp
For the top up blended option you'll need to complete two online modules and pass two written assessments at the end of the practical assessment day.
(+ £40 for QNUK RQF PFA certification*)
Testimonial statements:
"It was very useful, as my first ever first aid course, to have a trainer with such a calm and kind approach to teaching." RE-H 2023
"Debbie made outdoor first aid super-accessible and welcoming for all levels - it is well appreciated." NE 2023
"I found the course very useful, especially the practical bits as I feel more confident in knowing what to do in a first aid situation." CH 2023
"Out of all the first aid courses I have done, I am leaving this one the most relaxed and the most confident." CR
"Clear and thorough guidance and teaching from Debbie. She has helped me feel a lot more confident in my skills should a first aid situation arise."
"I found the course informative with a knowledgeable friendly trainer. I wanted to become confident in carrying out first aid outdoors. Did I achieve this? Yes!" AM J
"Brilliant course. Works very well having online and in person. Most thorough outdoor first ad course I've attended." KB
"Excellent course, just the right pace throughout,. Probably the most relaxed and enjoyable FA course I have ever done,, thank you." CM
"Fantastic in depth course. Thank you for the knowledge and skills gained." CR July 2021
"Great course. Feel more confident to deliver first aid, thank you!" S C-R July 2021
"A great course for teachers, practitioners and outdoor leaders. The training venue was really appropriate." CW
"Thank you Debbie., that was GOOD!" CC
"Really practical, lots of discussion, great format, an enjoyable course, so easy to remember the information." HP
"The online elements were easy to access and informative.. These were then perfectly matched to the practical session. The knowledge and demonstration of the trainer was excellent. A totally professional and enjoyable course." KE
If you require a first aid qualification then let's set a venue and date.... and more can join.
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The online element is also available as a stand alone course for low risk environmental settings (no assessment) for those not requiring full certification.
16 hour Forest and Beach Outdoor First Aid
16 hour Forest and Beach Outdoor (FBO) First Aid
This qualification is for adults working in an outdoor learning environment and is designed to provide outdoor incident management skills contexualised with forest and beach scenarios.
The practical sessions ensure that the content and delivery meets the learning outcomes as required by HSE and the IOL.
Course Title: Forest and Beach Outdoor First Aid
Duration: 16 hours
Age: 16 or over
Valid for: valid for 3 years
Prerequisites:
It is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 1 literacy or equivalent. This qualification is for those over 16 years of age. All learners must be able to perform practical elements such as CPR on the ground. There are no other prerequisites for this qualification.
Course Content Summary:
- roles & responsibilities,
- legal requirements
- adult/child/infant specific treatments,
- dealing with collapse (with and without breathing),
- choking,
- bleeding,
- shock,
- major illnesses,
- torso and limb injuries,
- environmental effects, heat and cold injuries,
- contextualised scenarios
- outdoor incident management and looking after a casualty for more than 10 minutes.
2-day face to face cost: £165 pp
If you are OFSTED registered or primarily work with children, you may want to consider our optional QNUK PFA top-up course, which can be assessed on the same day. Upon successful completion, you'll earn two qualifications.
This course is also available in a blended learning format. For the online blended learning option, you'll need to complete two online modules and pass two written assessments at the end of the practical assessment day.
Blended learning cost with one practical assessment day: £155 pp
(+ £40 for QNUK RQF PFA certification*)
Testimonial statements:
"Great knowledge and great course!" JC 2024
"Thank you for coming here. Great to do it as a team!" KJ 2024
"The course was great, the online part was well run and organised and the assessment day provided a great opportunity to apply knowledge - definitely recommend!" CP June 2021
"Really good practical day." SS
"Really liked the blended programme, allowing me to complete the theory in my own time, and re-visit as required with no time pressure. Then the practical day reinforced all this really nicely." JM
If you require a first aid qualification then let's get the ball rolling with you.... and more can join.
Use the contact us form to find out more!
The online element is also available as a stand alone course for low risk environmental settings (no assessment) for those not requiring full certification.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places duties on employers for the health and safety of their employees and anyone else on the premises.
6 / 12 hour Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
6 /12 hour Paediatric First Aid Courses (RQF)
This training is designed for workers caring for young children in line with the specifications set out in paragraph 3.25 of the EYFS Framework 2021 (applies from 1 September 2021) and itemised in Appendix A of the Statutory Framework for EYFS March 2021 and HSE guidelines.
The Ofsted and HSE compliant 2 day blended-learning first aid course is part of the QNUK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The Department of Education recognises Blended First Aid in the Statutory EYFS Framework (applied fromJanuary 2024).
Certification is valid for 3 years.
Baby and junior models are provided, so that all trainees can practice and demonstrate techniques.
The 6 hour Emergency PFA course is undertaken face-to-face lasts for a minimum of 6 hours. and supports trainees to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents)
• Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• Help a baby or child who is having a seizure
• Help a baby or child who is choking
• Help a baby or child who is bleeding
• Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolaemic shock)
The 12 hour Full PFA course covers the elements listed below in the online modules in addition the face to face emergency PFA training elements outlined above:
Help a baby or child:
• who is suffering from anaphylactic shock
• who has had an electric shock
• who has burns or scalds
• who has a suspected fracture
• with head, neck or back injuries
• who is suspected of being poisoned
• with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose
• with an eye injury
• with a bite or sting
• who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold
• who is having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and how to record accidents and incidents).
Blended learning cost: £155 pp
2-day face to face cost: £165 pp
NOTE: this course is also run concurrently with OFA and Beach and Forest FA courses for a top of up fee of £40 for the additional registration and certification i.e. on successful completion you would have two qualifications.
Testimonial statements:
"Debbie was reassuring and supportive. I feel really confident with what is being asked to do the and the knowledgeand experience Debbie brought added value from being able to flex betwen the theory and practical." DS 2024
"Great to learn from Debbie and to be able to complete online elements in own time." KJ
"Really liked the online blended learning option. Much easier to attend." JC
"Really practical, lots of discussion, great format, an enjoyable course, so easy to remember the information." HP
"Great pace of learning, calm and gentle delivery, great knowledge!" DT 2023
If you require a first aid qualification then let's get the ball rolling with you.... and more can join.
DO YOU HAVE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE REQUIRING FIRST AID TRAINING?
WE CAN COME TO YOU TO DELIVER AT YOUR OWN VENUE.
Use the contact us form to find out more!
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places duties on employers for the health and safety of their employees and anyone else on the premises.
First aid Training for Children
Blended learning online training
NEW! This online first aid awareness course is provided by World Class Training to cover the RSE and Health Education basic first aid requirements;
- learning how to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services if necessary
- the concepts of basic first aid,
- dealing with common injuries including head injuries.
Cost: POA
Whole class first aid training
Face-to-face *
This 5-hour practical first aid training programme covers the RSE and Health Education basic first aid requirements;
- learning how to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services if necessary
- the concepts of basic first aid,
- dealing with common injuries including head injuries.
Aimed at Y5 or Y6 or above, this course is delivered in your own setting by a World Class Training first aid trainer either as a whole day or over two half-days.
The course is run with full compliance to current HSE / C-19 regulations.
Cost: £325 for 1 training day
* Cornwall and Devon only
Self-delivery first aid training
Self-delivery first aid training
Self-delivery first aid training
This 5-hour first aid course can be sent to you as a fully resourced self-delivery training package (pdf) for you to print off and use with your own class to be delivered by a staff member who is first aid current.
Package includes:
- First Aid leader's session plan
- First Aid Powerpoint presentation
- First Aid scenario cards
- First Aid course pupil booklet
- First Aid course participation certificate
The course gives Y5 or 6 pupils the confidence to deal with common first aid emergencies that happen in a school setting.
Cost: £55 per school
Accredited training provided by Deborah Lambert, co-author of Bloomsbury's award winning National Curriculum Outdoors series.