Details
The FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Outdoor First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, activity leaders and employees who work in rural or outdoor environments. Successful learners will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to a range of outdoor medical situations in a prompt, safe and effective manner, particularly where professional medical assistance is not immediately available. This nationally recognised course covers essential life-saving techniques, from administering CPR and managing respiratory disorders to dealing with major blood loss and hypovolaemic shock. Specifically developed to meet the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Band 2 training, this regulated qualification gives candidates the vital capability to assess scenes, monitor casualties and summon help in remote settings.
WHAT WE COVER
- What is outdoor first aid?
- First aid equipment
- Summoning emergency assistance
- Scene survey
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Disorders of respiration
- Wounds and bleeding
- Hypovolaemic shock
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be at least 14 years of age. While open to all eligible participants, learners cannot assume first aider responsibilities in the workplace until they reach age 16, subject to employer suitability checks.
COURSE DURATION
A minimum of 8 classroom contact hours delivered over a minimum of 1 day.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
- Assessment: Continuous assessment carried out through practical demonstrations, realistic scenario simulations and oral questioning.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, learners receive the FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Outdoor First Aid (RQF). The qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement, after which the full course must be retaken to maintain valid workplace certification.
- Class Size: Capped at a maximum of 12 students per course to ensure individual guidance and practical assessment.
