Overview
A 16 hour, practical, scenario based course designed as an introduction to first aid in an outdoor or remote environment. The course is very practical and the Trainer uses a mixture of outdoor scenarios to simulate injuries found in a variety of outdoor incidents. During these scenarios, you experience being a first responder and a casualty giving a more rounded learning experience.
Assessment: Continuous throughout the course with a multiple choice paper.
Certification: A BASP Outdoor Emergency First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.
This is a non-residential, 2-day course.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To train individuals in basic first aid in an outdoor and remote environment.
We train candidates to be Safe, Confident Responders by the end of their course.
IS IT FOR ME?
Suitable for outdoor professionals looking for an NGB recognised certificate and for outdoor enthusiasts looking to equip themselves for their chosen activities. Ideal for those who want a ‘hands on’ practical course.
Recognised by all UK National Governing Body Awards, Ski Patrol, Mountain Rescue and Bike Patrol.
CONTENT
Courses normally start at 9am and finish at approximately 5pm. Please note this course requires a certain amount of physical activity and you will need to demonstrate CPR techniques from the floor in a group environment.
We do cater for individuals with special needs.
Topics included:
- Aims and Principles Of First Aid, Safety, Infection Avoidance
- Incident Management, Assessing and Managing Your Casualty In The Outdoors
- Unresponsive Casualties, Basic Life Support and CPR, Recovery Position, Seizures, Choking, Drowning
- External Bleeding, Shock, Minor Injuries (Geared Towards a Remote Environment)
- Injuries to Bones, Muscles And Joints (Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains And Strains)
- Head and Spinal Injuries, Chest Injuries
- Burns
- Tick Borne Infection
- Anaphylaxis
- Medical Emergencies (Heart Attack, AED – Defibrillator Training, Stroke, Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes)
- Cold Injuries Including Hypothermia
- Other Outdoor Environmental Hazards, Hyperthermia
- First Aid Kits
Successful candidates will be issued with a BASP certificate valid for 3 years.
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date21/09/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£180.00 | PlacesFULL | Contact Us | |
| Date12/10/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£180.00 | Places | ||
| Date18/11/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£180.00 | Places | ||
| Date07/12/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£180.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
NEED TO KNOW
ARRIVING AT GLENMORE LODGE
Packed lunches are collected before the start of the course each day.
ON YOUR LAST DAY
We have changing areas, showers and left luggage facilities on site
All courses will finish by 5pm
WHAT WILL I NEED
We will do some outdoor scenarios in the Lodge grounds. You will need appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear; boots, waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers (which are likely to get dirty and wet), hat, gloves, head net, midge repellent (as they can be bad in the summer).
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
Waterproof jackets and trousers
Walking boots
Rucksack
