There's still time to join us on our upcoming [Outdoor First Aid course](https://www.northwalesfirstaid.com/courses/outdoor-first-aid/) in Llanberis COMING SOON! :muscle:
- Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
- Meets employer’s legal obligations
- Compliant with Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines
- Friendly, relaxed courses taught by professionals
Our comprehensive two-day (16 hour) outdoor first aid qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to respond to a range of emergency outdoor situations. You’ll learn about when and how to move a casualty, how to deal with major illnesses and injuries, administering CPR and managing someone who is unresponsive.
Our Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid course is regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Don’t accept anything else!
The course is perfect for anyone spending time in the outdoors whether you’re a keen hillwalker or outdoor professional. If you find yourself in an environment where emergency medical assistance could be more than 30 minutes away, these outdoor first aid skills are essential.
Courses are delivered in a friendly, relaxed manner by experienced outdoor professionals. We keep medical jargon to a minimum with the focus being on practical, active learning. We believe the best way to learn is by ‘doing’ and not by sitting in a classroom with a notebook listening to someone talk at you. Where weather conditions allow, much of the course is taught in the outdoors … exactly where you’d expect to use your new found skills.
The qualification meets the Outdoor First Aid Band 3 requirements set by the Institute for Outdoor Learning and is ideal for those with outdoor instructor qualifications such as Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor, Paddlesports Instructor, etc. It’s also essential learning for Scout and Guide Leaders, DofE instructors and assessors, forest school leaders and many more.
Your course fee includes a high quality, comprehensive outdoor first aid book, a CPR keyring face shield and a casualty report form for you to copy and use as you wish.
Over the two days, we’ll cover a range of outdoor first aid topics including:
- Resuscitation and use of an AED (automated external defibrillator or ‘defib’)
- Casualty monitoring
- Primary survey/secondary assessment
- Incident management
- Scene survey
- Summoning assistance
- First aid equipment
- Bones, joints and muscle injuries
- Major illnesses
- Burns
- Wounds and bleeding
- Catastrophic bleeding control NEW!
- Extreme heat and cold
- Respiratory disorders
- Poisoning
- Head and spinal injuries
- Anaphylaxis
- Eye injuries
- Hypovolaemic shock
- Bites and stings
- Chest and abdominal injuries
You might also be interested in our one-day Emergency Outdoor First Aid course or you can view our open course calendar for the year ahead.
Spread your payments with Klarna. Book now and pay in 30 days or pay in 3 instalments over the next 3 months.
For example, choose to pay the £157 as 3 monthly instalments of around £53. Klarna is safe and secure and payments are interest-free.
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(this link will allow one person to book a single place on the next available Outdoor First Aid course. If you want to book for more than one person or for a different date, please contact us and we'll send you a bespoke payment link)
- Duration - 2 days (16 hours)
- Group - Up to 12
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Age - 16+
Under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. - Validity - 3 years
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Price - £145 (+ £12 course fee)
or pay in 3 instalments of £53 interest-free with Klarna
What people say about this course
Simon was a brilliant instructor, I had a great weekend. I cannot recommend highly enough and would happily do another course with MountainXperience.
Kevin C
via TripAdvisor
A brilliant course, a good venue and an excellent trainer. I definitely recommend the course to those working with others outdoors.
Danny S
via Facebook
What an excellent couple of days in lovely surroundings. Course was thorough and well delivered as always. Highly recommended!
Mark J
via Facebook
Have just attended an Outdoor First Aid award. Simon’s enthusiasm, energy and passion for what he does is infectious. Simon has an incredible ability to turn what could otherwise be a very dry subject (first aid) into something fun and engaging, by choosing a variety of teaching methods which take you out of the classroom and get you learning in a practical, hands on way.
David H
via TripAdvisor
Just returned from an Outdoor First Aid Course with MountainXperience, led by Simon Pearce. The course was delivered in a highly professional manner by exceptionally engaging instructor. Knowledgeable in all areas on First Aid. Will be looking to complete further training with MountainXperience, and fully recommend others do so too.
Stuart Innes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our outdoor first aid courses have a maximum of 12 people so you’re always guaranteed the attention of our instructors. All sorts of people come on our outdoor first aid courses from all sorts of backgrounds and all ages but what they all have in common is a desire to learn more about being safe in the outdoors.
The course takes place over two days. We usually start at 9am and aim to finish before 5pm each day.
We’re proud to offer some of the best value outdoor courses in the UK. Our two-day Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Qualification costs £145 for adults (aged 18+). Successful candidates will receive a digital certificate at the end of the course.
You can either choose to pay in full when you book online or if you book by phone you can avoid the online booking fees imposed by our booking provider.
If you’d like to spread your payments with Klarna, you can book now and pay in 30 days or pay in 3 instalments over the next 3 months. For example you can choose to pay the £145 as 3 monthly instalments of around £53. Klarna is safe and secure and payments are interest-free.
Our first aid courses take place at Boulder Adventures in Llanberis. Located in the heart of the village, we have use of a spacious classroom as well as large gardens and outdoor area.
Yes! Find out more about on-site training where we’ll come to your workplace or a third-party venue near you such as a local business centre or community hall. Choose ON-SITE TRAINING from the menu above.
Great question. Yes it does!
Each course attendee will receive their own 133 page book containing comprehensive guidance on outdoor first aid. This high quality publication is easy to read, fully illustrated and up-to-date and perfectly complements your outdoor first aid course.
Of course! Here’s everything you’ll learn on your two day Outdoor First Aid course:
Unit 1:
- Understand the scope of first aid in the outdoors
1.1 Describe features of outdoor first aid
1.2 Identify first aid equipment for emergency incidents in the outdoors
1.3 Summon assistance during emergency incidents in the outdoors - Be able to interpret vital sign information whilst responding to an emergency incident in the outdoors
2.1 Describe the principles of casualty monitoring
2.2 Demonstrate monitoring of a casualty whilst they are in the recovery position
2.3 Respond to changing vital signs
2.4 Respond to signs commonly shown by a casualty suffering from hypothermia
2.5 Prioritise first aid to a casualty who requires more than one emergency first aid intervention - Be able to assess an emergency situation safely in the outdoors
3.1 Conduct a scene survey
3.2 Minimise the risk of infection to self and others
3.3 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
3.4 Conduct a secondary survey on a casualty who is wearing activity kit - Be able to respond to an incident involving an unresponsive casualty with normal breathing, in the outdoors
4.1 Place an unresponsive casualty into a suitable position to maintain a safe airway
4.2 Consider environmental factors whilst administering first aid, including:
• Slope
• Temperature
• Wind direction
• Strong sunlight
4.3 Manage an unresponsive casualty when assistance is more than 30 minutes away - Be able to respond to an incident involving an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally, in the outdoors
5.1 Demonstrate adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a manikin
5.2 Describe the accepted modifications in CPR protocols for:
• An unresponsive non-breathing casualty after a near-drowning incident
• An unresponsive non-breathing child casualty
• An unresponsive non-breathing casualty who is remote from immediate medical help
• An unresponsive non-breathing lightning strike casualty
5.3 Demonstrate when and how to remove outdoor activity equipment from an unresponsive non-
breathing casualty
5.4 Demonstrate action for an unresponsive vomiting casualty - Be able to respond to an incident involving a choking casualty in the outdoors
6.1 Identify when a casualty is choking
6.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking - Be able to respond to an incident involving blood loss in the outdoors
7.1 Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening
7.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
7.3 Recognise when a casualty is suffering from shock
7.4 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
Unit 2:
- Be able to apply incident management and casualty assessment principles in the outdoors
1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
1.2 Provide emotional support to a casualty
1.3 Manage a casualty who is wearing outdoor activity clothing or equipment
1.4 Justify when and how to move a casualty
1.5 Demonstrate incident management actions when accompanied by others - Be able to respond to an incident involving limb injury in the outdoors
2.1 Recognise a suspected:
• fracture or dislocation
• sprain or strain
2.2 Identify how to administer first aid for a casualty with suspected:
• fracture or dislocation
• sprain or strain
2.3 Demonstrate how to apply:
• a support sling
• an elevated sling - Be able to respond to an incident involving a casualty with a head, neck or torso injury in the outdoors
3.1 Recognise and manage a responsive casualty with:
• A head injury
• A spinal injury
• A chest injury
• An abdominal injury
• A pelvic injury
3.2 Recognise and manage an unresponsive casualty with:
• A head injury
• A spinal injury
• A chest injury
• An abdominal injury
• A pelvic injury - Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
4.1 Recognise and manage a casualty showing signs of the following life-threatening conditions:
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency
• Asthma
• Epileptic seizure
• Anaphylaxis
4.2 Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector - Be able to respond to an incident involving the effects of cold and heat in the outdoors
5.1 Recognise and manage a casualty with the signs of:
• Shivering
• Hyperthermia
• Frostbite
• Dehydration
• Heat exhaustion
• Hypothermia - Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
6.1 Recognise and manage a casualty with the signs of:
• Splinters
• Blisters
• Minor burns/scalds
• Animal bites
• Stings
• Poisoning
• Dust in eyes
• Bright light eye injury
