2 Day Outdoor First Aid

Comprehensive First Aid for Demanding Outdoor Environments

Working in remote and outdoor environments brings unique responsibilities. Whether leading expeditions, instructing adventure activities or supervising groups in isolated locations, outdoor professionals often find themselves responsible for managing emergencies where immediate medical assistance may be some distance away.

Our two-day Outdoor First Aid course has been developed specifically for instructors, leaders and professionals who require a more advanced level of knowledge and practical competence than that provided by a one-day course. It delivers comprehensive training in casualty management, environmental considerations and emergency decision-making, preparing learners to deal confidently with a broad range of incidents in remote locations.

By combining current clinical guidance with realistic practical exercises, the course develops both the technical skills and the confidence required to manage emergencies in challenging outdoor settings.

16 Hour – 2 Day Course

3 Year Qualification

Compressive Presentation

Tailored Course Material & Equipment

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Advanced Knowledge for Real-World Incidents

Whilst our one-day Emergency Outdoor First Aid course provides an excellent introduction to remote casualty care, the two-day Outdoor First Aid course explores these subjects in significantly greater depth.

Learners develop a more comprehensive understanding of casualty assessment, life-threatening emergencies, environmental injuries, trauma management, medical conditions and prolonged casualty care. The extended duration allows instructors to explore the reasoning behind treatment decisions while practising a wider variety of realistic scenarios.

The course also considers the practical challenges associated with remote working, including difficult evacuations, limited equipment, changing weather conditions, communication challenges and managing incidents where professional medical assistance may be significantly delayed.

This deeper level of training enables learners to make more confident, informed decisions when managing complex outdoor emergencies.

This Course Covers

What is outdoor first aid?
Responsibilities of the first aider
First Aid Equipment
Priorities of treatment
Summoning help
Environmental factors
Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Resuscitation techniques
Moving a casualty
Heart attack
The use of AED Machines

Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
Fractures and spinal injuries
Head injuries
Choking
Bleeding/bandaging
Eye injuries
Life Threatening Bleeding
Poisoning
Chest injuries
Abdominal injuries
Sprains and strains
Asthma

Diabetes
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Heat exhaustion
Bites and stings
Minor injuries
Burns
Epilepsy
Scenarios
Basic hygiene in First Aid

Thousands of learners from organisations across the UK have placed their trust in First Aid Education

Building Competence Through Experience

The additional time available during the two-day course allows learners to refine practical techniques, revisit key principles and build a much deeper understanding of outdoor casualty management.

Rather than simply learning what to do, participants explore why particular interventions are appropriate, how priorities change in remote locations and how to adapt first aid principles when circumstances become more complex.

This emphasis on critical thinking and practical decision-making helps instructors develop the confidence to lead effectively during emergencies while providing the highest possible standard of care for those in their charge.

For organisations employing outdoor professionals, investing in advanced first aid training demonstrates a commitment to both staff development and participant safety.

Why Choose First Aid Education?

Outdoor first aid is one of the specialist areas in which First Aid Education has developed significant expertise.

Our two-day Outdoor First Aid course has been carefully designed to exceed the expectations of both learners and employers, combining comprehensive clinical knowledge with extensive practical experience. We continually review and develop our syllabus to ensure it reflects current evidence, modern teaching methods and the realities faced by today’s outdoor professionals.

Delivered by experienced instructors using high-quality training equipment and immersive scenario-based learning, every aspect of the course has been created to maximise confidence, competence and long-term skill retention.

Whether you are leading expeditions, instructing adventurous activities or managing groups in remote environments, our Outdoor First Aid course provides the advanced knowledge, practical skills and sound judgement needed to respond effectively when help may be some distance away.

Because when you are responsible for others in the outdoors, comprehensive first aid training is not simply an advantage—it is an essential part of safe and professional leadership.