Outdoor First Aid (16hrs)

The WorkSafe Outdoor First Aid programme is a programme of learning designed to meet with specific criteria of many outdoor organisations including: Paddle Scotland, Cycling Scotland, Paddle UK and Mountaineering Scotland plus British Cycling, Royal Yachting Association and Mountain Training England and other similar organisations that stipulate a minimum criteria of subjects that candidates must cover.

This course is equally suitable for anyone who is involved with outdoor activities of any kind and is particularly suitable for those people working with, supervising or leading groups of people in the outdoors where attendance of emergency services may be delayed.

If you require a Basic Outdoor First Aid (8hrs) course, or would like any of our other first aid courses to be delivered at your venue, pease get in touch for a quote for 8 to 12 people. A list of all our courses (including Manual Handling) can be found on our website.

Dates: 27 & 28th June
Time: 9am to 5pm (both days)
Venue: Moray Sports Centre, Linkwood (Google maps link)

Time Frame: 16 hours
Cost: £160 per person
Equipment provided by participant: Appropriate clothing for all outdoor work (eg: hat, gloves, coat, waterproofs, sturdy shoes) and any drinks, snacks or lunch.

Spaces are limited to TWELVE per course and available young people aged 16+

Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

• Assess and prioritise a first aid incident in remote areas, including multiple casualties scenarios
• Deal with an unconscious casualty
• Perform basic life support
• Control bleeding and manage shock
• Monitor and record casualties condition
• Recognise and manage hypothermia and other cold related injuries
• Casualty handover to professional persons/services
• Maintain first aid kits both for base & off site use

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate, which is valid for 3 years and certificated by WorkSafe Training Systems.

Important Course Information:
To be more environmentally friendly, Worksafe first aid courses are now digital. We will have reference books available, and all the course material, can be found on the Worksafe website. The webpage also includes a link to the WorkSafe App which enables you to view your certificate on your phone etc, and also provides access to first aid knowledge, videos and emergency procedures. Full information on how to use it can be found here, although our instructor will run through everything on the day and you will receive a PDF copy of your certificate after the course.

There will be a large element of scenario practising, so please make sure you are dressed in comfortable clothing and footwear. There is a cafe available at Moray Sports Centre (which can be quite busy at times), but you are also welcome to bring your lunch, plus water and snacks for the day if preferred (or have specific dietary requirements).

You will be paired up for the practice scenarios, so if you know someone else who may benefit from this course, why not let them know so you can buddy up!

If you have any queries regarding this course, please contact karen.cox@outfitmoray.com