Level 3 ITC outdoor first aid

Outline

The Level 3 Outdoor First Aid qualification (16 hours) is accredited by the awarding body ITC First.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of those working away from immediate assistance (more than 30 mins) in the remote and rural regions of the UK.

It is suitable for people working or spending recreational time in rural and remote settings and will maintain the license to practice for those with outdoor National Governing Body Instructor awards, such as Mountain Leaders, Climbing Instructors, Ski Instructors, Mountain Guides, Paddlesport Instructors, Mountain Bike Instructors, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leaders, Horse Riders, Geography Field Trip Leaders and Forest School Leaders.

The course also meets the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice for Outdoor First Aid Training at Band 3

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Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
Minimising risk in an outdoor emergency situation
Safe accident procedures including primary and secondary casualty survey
Safe airway positions
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of AEDs
Dealing with choking
Managing a casualty in seizure
Treatment for bleeding and shock
Dealing with catastrophic bleeds and use of torniquets, military dressings and haemostatic dressings
First aid for burns and scalds
Appropriate first aid kits and outdoor equipment
Managing fractures and dislocations in the outdoors
Managing pelvic injuries
First aid for sprains and strains and soft tissue injuries
Serious head injuries including concussion, compression and fractured skull
Manging a casualty with a suspected spinal injury
First aid for a chest injuries including broken ribs and open chest wounds
First aid for eye injuries
First aid for poisoning
Dealing with a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Medical emergencies, including, heart attack, strokes, diabetes and asthma
Hypothermia and hyperthermia
First aid for bites, stings and outdoor related infections such as Lyme’s Disease
Triage and incident management

Duration and assessment

he training and assessment typically consists of a two day (16+ hour) course.

Students are assessed continuously by tutor observation of ‘real-life’ skills in a friendly and supportive way. There are no written tests to complete at the end of the course as the outcomes are assessed by demonstration of practical first aid in our fun and interactive outdoor scenario-based approach throughout the two days day.

This certificate is valid for three years and certificate renewal is by completion of another outdoor first aid course.