Outdoor first aid training

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At Carnegie Great Outdoors (CGO) we are delighted to partner with a number of highly experienced outdoor professionals to offer the 16 Hour REC Outdoor First Aid Qualification.

This two day course is designed to give you an easy to remember and systematic way of dealing with casualties and giving first aid. The course is very practical and is tailored to make it relevant to you and will help you to feel confident in dealing with a range of casualties in diverse situations.

This outdoor first aid course is certified for three years and is an entry point for the REC scheme (Rescue Emergency Care).

Suitable for activity instructors, coaches, teachers, youth group leaders, and those working in outdoor centres, this course is acceptable to validate qualifications for Mountain Training, British Canoeing, Royal Yachting Association and many other sports Governing Bodies.

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Course information

Understanding the body and recognising changes in vital signs
The accident procedure
Arranging for help and dealing with an unconscious casualty
Airway and breathing issues
Heart attack, angina and CPR
Dealing with major bleeding and shock
Medical conditions (epilepsy, diabetes, stroke)
Hot and cold injuries
Managing damage injuries to the body
Environmental factors and coping with casualties outdoors
Casualty handling and transportation
AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training
Leadership in a first aid situation

Two days

This course runs for two days, usually 08:30 to 17:00 on both days.

There are no prerequisites to attend; this course is suitable for all learners, from beginners to those renewing existing qualifications.

You will need to bring the following with you to the course:

Outdoor clothing suitable for the conditions
Pen and paper to take notes
A camera if you wish to take photos
You may also wish to bring your own first aid kit to look through if you already have one (if not, then during the course we can provide a list of recommended items)
Own packed lunch, drinks and snacks

We offer outdoor first aid courses at our Headingley Campus in Leeds and at our partner locations across the North of England at YHA Hostels and Field Studies Council sites. Some of the work will be done indoors and some will take place outdoors, please bring outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions. For available dates and venues please get in touch.

Understanding the body and recognising changes in vital signs
The accident procedure
Arranging for help and dealing with an unconscious casualty
Airway and breathing issues
Heart attack, angina and CPR
Dealing with major bleeding and shock
Medical conditions (epilepsy, diabetes, stroke)
Hot and cold injuries
Managing damage injuries to the body
Environmental factors and coping with casualties outdoors
Casualty handling and transportation
AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training
Leadership in a first aid situation

Two days

This course runs for two days, usually 08:30 to 17:00 on both days.

There are no prerequisites to attend; this course is suitable for all learners, from beginners to those renewing existing qualifications.

You will need to bring the following with you to the course:

Outdoor clothing suitable for the conditions
Pen and paper to take notes
A camera if you wish to take photos
You may also wish to bring your own first aid kit to look through if you already have one (if not, then during the course we can provide a list of recommended items)
Own packed lunch, drinks and snacks