Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)

 

Days
2

Category
First Aid

Location
Mountain School HQ in Kendal

Ratio
1:12

Cost
£125 per person

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Aim

Learners who complete the Qualsafe

Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

(RQF) are equipped with a broad set

of skills enabling them to administer

first aid in challenging outdoor

surroundings which may be a few

hours away from the support of the

emergency services.

The course is designed for unsupported

adults who run potentially high-risk

activities which involve venturing out

into the wilderness such as Outdoor

Activity Leaders, including those

participating in the Duke of Edinburgh

scheme.

Itinerary

During the 2 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations.

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider in an outdoor environment

Administering first aid and managing multiple casualties outdoors

Stabilising and insulating casualties and providing shelter

Extremes of temperature

Fractures, head and spinal injuries

Drowning casualties

Different types of burns and scalds

Secondary survey, medical conditions

Poisoning and venomous bites

Catastrophic bleeding

Summoning appropriate help from emergency or rescue services

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
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Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
£125.00

Learners who complete the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) are equipped with a broad set of skills enabling them to administer first aid in challenging outdoor surroundings which may be a few hours away from the support of the emergency services.

The course is designed for unsupported adults who run potentially high-risk activities which involve venturing out into the wilderness such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, including those participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

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