Blended Outdoor First Aid Course

Complete Your Outdoor First Aid Training with a Mix of Online & Practical Learning

If you need an Outdoor First Aid qualification for your work or role in the outdoors but prefer to complete some of the theory from home, our blended course combines online learning with practical, face-to-face training.

You'll complete the knowledge-based part of the course online before joining your trainer for a practical training day. The face-to-face session gives you the opportunity to practise the skills, ask questions, work through realistic situations and complete the required practical assessments.

The full course provides 16 hours of learning:

• 8 hours online

• 8 hours face-to-face

• 16 hours total

How the Blended Course Works

1. Complete the Online Training

You'll start by working through the online learning programme at your own pace.

The online element covers the course knowledge and includes demonstrations of the practical skills you'll later practise with your trainer.

You'll work through a series of sections and complete knowledge checks as you progress.

The online course includes a final assessment, which must be successfully completed before attending the practical session.

2. Attend the Practical Training Session

Once you've completed the online element, you'll attend the face-to-face part of the course.

This is where the emphasis moves from learning the theory to putting the skills into practice.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Practise essential first aid skills

• Work through realistic outdoor scenarios

• Ask questions and clarify anything from the online training

• Develop practical confidence

• Demonstrate the required skills to your trainer

• Complete the practical assessment

Your trainer will be there throughout the session to guide you and provide feedback.

What Does the Course Cover?

The Outdoor First Aid programme covers a broad range of first aid situations that may occur during outdoor activities.

Topics include:

• Assessing an emergency and deciding what action to take

• The role and responsibilities of a first aider

• CPR and use of an AED

• Choking

• Severe bleeding

• Shock

• Burns and scalds

• Suspected fractures

• Head, neck and spinal injuries

• Chest injuries

• Heart attack and angina

• Stroke

• Asthma

• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions

• Seizures

• Diabetic emergencies

• Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

• Hypothermia and cold-related emergencies

• Frostbite

• Dehydration

• Bites and stings

• Snake bites

• Tick bites and Lyme disease

• Poisoning

• Electric shock

• Eye injuries

• Outdoor emergency procedures

• Emergency equipment and shelters

• Environmental hazards

• Other situations relevant to working and participating in outdoor activities

The course also considers illnesses and hazards that are particularly relevant to people spending time outdoors.

Who Is the Course For?

This course is aimed at people who need first aid training as part of a role involving outdoor activities with adults, children or infants.

It can be suitable for people working in areas such as:

• Outdoor education

• Adventure activities

• Climbing

• Walking and trekking

• Schools and colleges

• Youth organisations

• Outdoor activity centres

• Sports and recreation

• Other outdoor environments

If you're unsure whether the course meets the requirements of your role, contact us before booking and we'll help you check.

Why Choose Blended Learning?

Blended learning gives you the opportunity to complete the theory away from the classroom before coming along for the practical training.

That means your face-to-face time can concentrate on practice, coaching, scenarios and assessment rather than spending the whole session working through theory.

It can also be useful for organisations that need to train several members of staff and want some flexibility around when the online learning is completed.

Course Structure

Online learning: 8 hours

Face-to-face training: 8 hours

Total learning time: 16 hours

You'll need to complete the online element before attending the practical session.

An online completion certificate must be provided to the trainer before the face-to-face training begins.

Assessment & Certification

The online element includes knowledge checks throughout the programme and a final multiple-choice assessment.

You'll then need to demonstrate the required practical skills during the face-to-face training.

Once both parts have been successfully completed, the training provider issues the full Outdoor First Aid qualification certificate.

The supplied course information states that the qualification certificate is valid for three years.

The blended course is stated to meet the FAIB Quality Assurance Standards for Blended Learning in First Aid.

Need Outdoor First Aid Training for Your Team?

We can discuss blended Outdoor First Aid training for individuals, groups and organisations.

If you're booking training for a school, climbing centre, outdoor activity provider or another organisation, tell us how many people need training and what type of outdoor work or activities they undertake.

We'll help you work out the most suitable training option.

Get in touch to discuss your Outdoor First Aid training.