First Aid (RFQ) Level 3 Outdoor

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Focus: Combines outdoor first aid knowledge with practical, real-world application

Core Learning: Covers casualty care, emergency response, scene management, and outdoor medical incidents

Approach: Delivered through practical, scenario-based outdoor learning

Who It’s For: Suitable for outdoor instructors, expedition leaders, coaches, and outdoor enthusiasts

Key Outcome: Builds confidence in managing first-aid situations in outdoor environments

Special Feature: Integrates realistic outdoor scenarios with hands-on practical learning.

Delivery Style: Instructor-led training with practical activities and guided support

Impact: Strengthens confidence, decision-making, and emergency response capability outdoors.

Focus

Theory →practical outdoor application

Ideal For

Outdoor leaders / instructors / expedition staff

User Experience

Practical instructor-led course

Learning Hours

15-20 hrs

Level

Level 3 Qualification

Assessment

Practical & continuous assessment

Age Suitability

Open to adult learners

Support

Inclusive / guided

Price

£200

Accreditation

First Aid Awards (RFQ)

The Level 3 Outdoor First Aid (RFQ) course provides learners with the practical knowledge, confidence, and understanding required to manage a range of first aid situations in outdoor and remote environments.

The course focuses on developing real-world decision-making, casualty care, and emergency response skills while preparing learners to operate effectively in dynamic outdoor settings.

Meeting the requirements of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Skills Framework at Level B and Mountain Training award requirements, the course supports both professional development and safe outdoor practice.

Delivered through practical sessions, outdoor scenarios, demonstrations, and guided learning, this course combines theory with hands-on application to help learners build confidence in managing medical incidents outdoors.

Training includes scene management, casualty assessment, basic life support, and responding to a range of outdoor-related injuries and medical conditions.

Participants engage in realistic outdoor scenarios designed to reflect real environments and practical challenges.

This course is suitable for:

Outdoor instructors and coaches
Expedition leaders and guides
Duke of Edinburgh leaders
Teachers and youth leaders
Adventure practitioners
Mountain leaders and paddlesport staff
Outdoor enthusiasts seeking practical first aid skills.

The course is suitable for both experienced practitioners and those newer to outdoor environments.

This course aims to provide learners with the practical skills, confidence, and understanding required to recognise, assess, and manage first aid situations in outdoor settings.

The course develops the ability to respond effectively to incidents while supporting safe and informed decision-making in real-world environments.

This comprehensive Outdoor First Aid course prepares learners to manage a wide range of common outdoor medical situations and emergencies.

Training covers casualty care, basic life support, scene management, wounds, fractures, burns, soft tissue injuries, anaphylaxis, environmental conditions, and other outdoor-related medical incidents.

Delivered through practical learning and realistic scenarios, the course encourages learners to apply knowledge confidently within outdoor contexts.

By the end of the course, learners will:

Understand the principles of outdoor first aid and scene management.
Develop confidence in casualty assessment and care.
Perform basic life support procedures safely and effectively.
Manage common outdoor injuries and medical conditions.
Respond appropriately to emergencies in outdoor settings.
Apply practical decision-making skills within realistic outdoor scenarios.
Understand safe and effective casualty management procedures.

Interest in Learning.

No formal pre-course requirements.

James is a highly experienced and award-winning expedition leader who has over 25 years of experience in the outdoor and expedition sector. He has led expeditions across the globe to all biomes, with young people, adults, from scientists to tourists. He has also worked in expedition operations and development, as a specialist High Risk Safety advisor for expeditions, the expedition sector and for the TV and Film sector. An experienced and sought-after trainer, delivering adventure sports programmes, health & safety training, expedition skills and Leadership training. James is also a respected lecturer, an emerging academic and a soon-to-be-published researcher. He has lectured on several Outdoor Degree programmes, holds a BA in Outdoor leadership, and an MA in Outdoor Practice, studying the behaviours of expedition leaders and their development.

James Dyer

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Morayshire
PH26 3NA
Scotland, UK

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First Aid (RFQ) Level 3 Outdoor

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Theory →practical outdoor application

Outdoor leaders / instructors / expedition staff

Practical instructor-led course

15-20 hrs

Level 3 Qualification

Practical & continuous assessment

Open to adult learners

Inclusive / guided

£200

First Aid Awards (RFQ)

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