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Qualsafe Level 3
Outdoor First Aid
This course is ideal for:
- Forest School Leaders
- Expedition leaders
- Outdoor Activity Instructors
Course Description
Learners who complete the QualsafeLevel 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
(RQF) are equipped with a broad setof skills enabling them to administer
first aid in challenging outdoor surroundings which may be a few
hours away from the support of theemergency services.
course is designed for unsupportedadults 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.
During the 2 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge
needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations
Course Aims
By the end of this course learners should:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid for a casualty who are unresponsive
- Be able to provide first aid for a casualty who are choking
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with bites, stings and minor injuries
What's Covered?
This course will go over:
- outdoor first aider's role & responsibilities
- Assessing an emergency situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Management of the un-resposive casualty
- CPR and Defibrillation
- Choking
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Fractures
- Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
- Meningitis
- Asthma
- Shelter Building
- Seizures
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Poisoning
- Burns and scalds
- Electric Shock
- External Bleeding - including Catastrophic Bleeding
- Hypovolaemic Shock
- Eye, ear and nose conditions
- Bites and stings
- Minor Injuries
- Treatment for hot and cold body temperatures
- Recognition of Heart Attack and Stoke
FAQs
How long is this course?
This course is 2 days long. And will include outdoor activities
How long will my certificates be valid for?
Your certificate will be valid for 3 years after it is issued. You will then need to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
Who is course intended for?
Forest School Leaders
Activity Groups
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Qualsafe L3 Outdoor First Aid 16 Hours
(24/09/2026 - 25/09/2026)
Harlestone Rd Duston Northampton Northants NN5 6AB
£150.00 + VAT
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