First Aid Course
QA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
We offer the 2-day Award in Outdoor First Aid training course at our centre in Hailsham, East Sussex. We also run ‘on site’ courses at your premises or at a local venue of your choice. Private delivery of the course can be arranged for £1560 inc VAT, and is up to 12 persons.
Overview
This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
- The Resuscitation Council (UK)
- A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care
- Institute for Outdoor Learning ‘Outdoor First Aid Assessment Principles’
- Institute for Outdoor Learning ‘Statement of Good Practice’ (Band 3)
- Outdoor First Aid subject matter experts
This qualification should enable Learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations.
Course content
- Management of multiple casualties
- Stabilising and insulating casualties
- Cardiac arrest
- Blood loss
- Choking
- Extremes of temperature
- Unconsciousness
- Fractures
- Head and spinal injuries
- Drowning and burns
- Secondary survey
- Medical conditions and more
Assessment Method
The course is assessed be the trainer throughout the training delivery of learner understanding. The course will include practical and theoretical papers.
Please contact us and inform us of any concerns around any learning difficulties. We will more than happy to assist and adjust fairly the exam process to support.
Aim of Qualification
The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by preparing them to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations.
Successful completion of the course will evidence knowledge and practical skills identified by the Institute for Outdoor Learning in line with Band 3 learning content.
Intended Audience
This qualification is for unsupported outdoor or adventure activity leaders, typically operating in situations where help is less than a few hours away, e.g. outdoor instructors, outdoor learning practitioners, mountain leaders, Duke of Edinburgh assessors, bushcraft instructors, forest school leaders, canoe expedition leaders. This list is not exhaustive.
Centres/Learners should check with the relevant National Governing Body (or equivalent) in their sector of operation to ensure the content of this qualification meets their specific requirements.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy.
Requalification Requirements
This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to successfully retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed. Staff should not be expected to be on duty. Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.
