Advanced Outdoor First Aid Course

Do you work in a remote environment where you need to manage a casualty from a prolonged period of time? Looking to deepen your understanding of first aid? Then our advanced outdoor first aid course is exactly what you are looking for! While it is common to cram this course into two nine-hour days, we have spread it over three days. This will allow you to digest the content, reflect on your experience and enjoy the learning experience!
This course is accredited by ITC First and builds on your existing basic knowledge of first aid. You will need to hold a current 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate before attending this course.
This course meets the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning Statement of Good Practice for Outdoor First Aid Training Framework at Band 4.
Advanced Outdoor First Aid Course Prerequisites
To get the most out of this course, you must have a current and valid first aid certificate with an outdoor element to attend this course. If you don’t have a suitable certificate, then have a look at our outdoor first aid course, forest school first aid, emergency first aid at work + F, or first aid at work + F courses. This is vital to ensure that you have an understanding of the basic concepts which we will build on.
If you are not sure that this course is suitable for you, then why not take our short minute quiz. This quiz will help you decide if this course is suitable for you.
This short quiz helps you to determine if the Advanced Outdoor First Aid course is right for you. Once you have answered these ten questions, you’ll receive feedback. We don’t record your answers, and this quiz is completed anonymously. 0 of 10 questions completed Questions: You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
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Earned Point(s): 0 of 0, (0) Unfortunately, you aren’t ready for an advanced outdoor first aid course quite yet. It might have been a while since you’ve completed a course. We’d recommend booking onto a standard outdoor first aid course to embed the basics, then have a look at the advanced first aid course. You can remember many of the basics. However, it may be worthwhile doing some revision before attending an advanced outdoor first aid course. Why not have a look at our one day Annual Refresher course. Well done! You’ve aced the basic knowledge check. It looks like you are ready for an advanced outdoor first aid course. Sort the following injuries into the order of which you would prioritise with first, from most to least life-threatening.
You have identified that a casualty is having a heart attack. They are not allergic to aspirin and don’t have any issues taking it. Which of the following is the correct action?
You come across a skier who has taken a fall. They are conscious and are obviously suffering from paint to their chest. When you check them over, you notice that they have an open wound to the chest, the blood around the wound is aerated (bubbly), which of the following is the best action to take?
Your climbing partner has fallen while climbing. and are on their back. Initially, they were conscious and told you that they couldn’t feel their legs. As time has progressed, they are no longer talking, and doesn’t respond when you speak to them. They moan when you squeeze their shoulder. Mountain Rescue will be approximately two hours. What are your next steps?
How does CPR for a child differ from CPR for an adult? Choose all that apply.
You are the duty manager and arrive at the centre to unlock; you encounter an individual who is hunched over on a picnic bench, they are pale and shaking. When you speak to them, they are belligerent and seem confused. They can’t seem to place where they are or why they are here. Over time they seem to be acting more ‘drunk’. Which of the following medical conditions is the most likely to be affecting the casualty?
What is the purpose of the recovery position? Select all that apply.
One of the young people in your group is asthmatic. While on a hill walk, they struggle to breathe, gasping for air and becoming more anxious. Select which inhaler would help them in this situation.
As you raft down a rapid, one of your clients collapses on the raft. It becomes clear that they are not breathing. You are at the beginning of a 45-minute rafting session. There is an eddy (flat water) a short distance away, with a sandy bank close to a road. What is the best course of action?
While hillwalking, a participant informs you that they have a tick bite on their leg. What is the safest way to remove the tick?
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Is the course accredited?

Yes, it is! Our advanced outdoor first aid course is accredited by ITC First and is valid for three years. The course also aligns with the Institute of Outdoor Learning’s Band 4. It’s the perfect ‘next step’ if you would like to develop a deeper understanding of first aid. The course is designed around prolonged casualty management and is perfect if you are expeditioning overseas.
Course Assessment
As the course is a regulated qualification, we gather evidence of a candidate’s learning and development over the course. During the assessment, candidates will demonstrate an understanding of effective first aid practises in emergencies. The assessment requirements for this course include:
- Practical Assessments: your trainer will carry out ongoing practical assessments throughout the course
Who will my trainer be?
Our outdoor first aid courses are all delivered by outdoor professionals who work across the outdoor industry. So your trainer will hold an advanced outdoor first aid certificate and education qualifications. In addition to this, our trainers are active in the outdoor industry. Meaning that they have lots of real-life experience dealing with first aid incidents.
What will I need to bring?
On the advanced outdoor first aid course, you will spend a lot of time outdoors! It’s essential that you have enough warm layers. When you are stationary managing casualties in outdoor first aid scenarios, it can get very cold. These scenarios can last for upwards of thirty minutes. You must have enough, warm layers.
The course will also include an evening scenario, completed in the dark. You will require a head torch for this evening.
Progression
Once you have completed this course, you may be looking to develop your skills and knowledge further. We have several courses which may be of interest. On our External Haemorrhage Control- A Stepwise Approach course, you will learn more about managing catastrophic bleeds. Including the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings such as Celox.
You may be interested in our Administration of Medical Gases and Administration of Oxygen courses. On these courses, you will learn about medical gasses, including oxygen and Entonox®.

Advanced Outdoor First Aid Course Content
- Initial candidate skill assessment
- Recap of basic life support
- Triage and vital signs
- Advanced incident management
- Major blood loss
- Haemostatic agents/dressings