Learning Outcomes

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• Understand the role of the Activity/Outdoor First Aider 

• Understand the importance of preventing cross infection

• Understand the need for recording incidents and actions

• Use available medical equipment

• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)

• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding 

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Deal with broken bones, sprains & strains

• Deal with suspected spinal injuries

• Deal with the patient affected by extremes of temperature

• Deal with head injuries, 

• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries, bites and stings

• Recognise and treat medical emergencies such as Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy 

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Assessment

Continuous written and practical assessment carried out by the trainer.

 

Certification

Successful candidates will receive an updated Ofqual regulated  certificate valid for a further 3 years.