One day outdoor emergency aid training (OEFA)

Brief Overview:

This course is designed for those working in the outdoors. It fulfils the requirements of all National Governing Bodies such as BASI, Snowsport Scotland, BCU, MLTB etc.

Learning Outcomes:

o provide the student with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal with a medical emergency in a outdoor location where the emergency services may be unable to attend within the government target time of 8 minutes.

Course content

• Action at an emergency

• Managing an unconscious casualty

• Choking

• Basic Life Support

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Bandaging and slings

• Basic Fracture Management

• Hypothermia

• Common medical emergencies

• Indoor and outdoor scenarios

Delivery Method:

PowerPoint presentations, discussions, demonstrations and video are used to present simple theory. This is combined with  practical work, indoor scenarios and outdoor scenarios to ensure that first aid techniques are fully understood and can be applied in a variety of situations. Each participant is provided with a comprehensive first aid manual.

Course location:

Delivered In House (Training venues can be arranged, phone for details)

Length:

6 hours (1 days)

Frequency:

Every 3 years

Any associated award:

An HSE-approved certificate valid for three years issued on completion of assessment.

Training Pack

Included in the course cost is a Comprehensive student pack & workbook.

Course Cost:

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