Awarding Organisation:
STA
Entry Requirements:
Age 14+ at assessment; able to demonstrate practical skills on the floor. No previous first aid experience required.
Training:
16 contact hours; normally two days.
About this Qualification
Manage outdoor emergencies, injuries and illnesses affecting adults and children.
Course Content
Incident assessment; first aider responsibilities; unresponsive casualties; CPR; choking; bleeding; shock; minor injuries. Recognition and management of illness, burns, musculoskeletal injuries and other workplace injuries. Outdoor exposure and environmental factors.
Assessment
Tutor assessment of practical demonstrations and a multiple-choice theory paper. All required criteria must be achieved.
What to Bring
Suggested joining instructions: suitable outdoor clothing, spare warm layers, footwear and any required water equipment. Confirm the venue kit list before attendance.