Details
The FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) is a comprehensive two-day qualification specifically designed for outdoor professionals, instructors, and individuals who work in rural or remote environments. This course prepares learners to take on the role of the First Aider when professional emergency medical assistance could be more than 30 minutes away. Learners will gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to outdoor emergency scenarios, from moving a casualty and managing an unresponsive person to administering CPR and treating major traumatic injuries. The qualification meets the Outdoor First Aid Band 3 requirements established by the Institute for Outdoor Learning and satisfies the first aid element of the expedition syllabus for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
WHAT WE COVER
- What is outdoor first aid? Incident management and scene survey
- Summoning emergency assistance
- Primary survey and secondary assessment Monitoring a casualty
- Resuscitation (CPR) and managing an unresponsive casualty
- Hypovolaemic shock
- Wounds, bleeding, and burns
- Bones, joints, and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Major illnesses and disorders of respiration
- Anaphylaxis and poisoning
- Bites and stings
- Effects of extreme heat and cold
- First aid equipment and when/how to move a casualty
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be at least 16 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 16 classroom contact hours delivered over a minimum of 2 days. (Courses can also be spread over a maximum of 9 weeks, with each session lasting at least 2 hours).
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
- Assessment: Continuous practical demonstration, practical scenario simulations, oral questioning, and a written assessment paper.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, learners receive the FAA Level 3 Award in 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.
