The course is intended to give as much knowledge and practical experience as possible. The first morning is spent learning the principles of first aid, moving on to basic life support in an easy and logical manner. Following lunch is an outdoor practical session, reinforcing the morning's work, followed by common medical emergencies, wounds and bleeding, and shock, in the classroom; all backed up by a practical session. The second day starts with fractures, followed by the effects of heat and cold. The afternoon is then spent with lifting and handling casualties followed by various scenarios for mountain and outdoor courses.

 

At some point during the course a Basic Life Support skills assessment will be undertaken

This course is ideally suited to potential and working outdoor instructors, or enthusiasts and any person who has been awakened to the necessity of life saving skills in sudden illness or accidents.

 

Acceptable for qualifications such as: MLTUK, BASI, SNSC, ESC, RYA, BCU and other sports governing bodies as a pre-requisite for instructor training and as a course applicable to the outdoor environment.

• Course Length: Two days 0900 - 1700
• Staff Ratio: 1:12
• Venue:

  Norton, Near Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees

• Cost: £135 this includes: Training, lunch and refreshments on both days, assessments, course file and certificates