Outdoor First Aid

It is of 16 hour duration usually run over 2 days. It is suitable for those working in or taking part in leisure activities in remote locations. Training and scenarios are based on being more than several minutes up to several hours from help until the rescue team arrives. This course can be adapted for individual group requirements.
Valid for 3 years.

Course Outline

Introduction
Principles of first aid
Vital signs
Accident procedure
Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
Insulation and shelter, evacuation issues
Bleeding and shock, including scenarios
Basic life support Heart attack
Chain of survival
Basic Life Support Non Heart Attack (child/drowning)
Choking
Minor Injuries - soft tissue and fractures including scenarios
Serious injuries - including injuries to head, chest, belly, pelvis and thigh
Hypothermia / Hyperthermia
Common medical problems - includes asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis, epilepsy, stroke, faints and conscious heart attack/angina
Scenarios
Conscious casualty positioning
Manual handling considerations in first aid provision throughout