IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Training Provision Nationwide and Abroad

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We provide tailored training for a wide range of organisations, from local outdoor activity groups to national bodies such as the Environment Agency, and those with an international focus such as aid organisations and expeditions. Whether you want a one-day HSE Emergency First Aid at Work course for rural workers, or a more advanced course covering remote skills we can provide the training you need.

We can organise courses either at your location or if you do not have a venue available we can use one of our network of established venues throughout much of the UK.

We are able to provide courses internationally, from first aid and medical courses, to training in hygiene promotion and community water treatment.

See below to look at some options, but remember we are always happy to shape courses to the needs of our clients. Contact our training team to discuss how we can help.

•   Outdoor Emergency Care courses
•   Non-outdoor specific training (including HSE First Aid at Work)

Outdoor Emergency Care courses

Wilderness First Aid (16 Hours)
Our most popular course. For anyone who travels, lives or works in a remote geographical location more than one hour from definitive medical care. Acceptable for: MLT Mountain Leader, British Canoe Union coaching scheme, British Association of Ski Instructors, DofE BELA and associated NGB awards.

Outdoor First Aid (8 Hours)
For those active in rural areas less than one hour from definitive medical care who want to learn basic first aid skills helpful in an outdoor emergency.

RYA First Aid at Sea (8 Hours)
Provides a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and fulfils the requirements for professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven.

Remote Care (20 Hours)
For those planning to work or travel abroad, far beyond the call of immediate medical aid. The focus is on travel health, practicing advanced skills such as spinal immobilisation & IM injections and learning through scenario based training, including night exercises.

Wilderness First Aid Advanced (36 Hours)
Combining the syllabus of both our Wilderness First Aid and Remote Care courses, WFA-A covers emergencies, illnesses and injuries associated with climbing, hiking, scuba diving, forestry, kayaking, skiing and many other outdoor activities.

Wilderness First Responder (86 Hours)
For those involved in outdoor leadership, Wilderness First Responder is the global standard for emergency care in remote locations.

Medical Aspects of Avalanche Rescue
For skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers and rescuers, ambulance personnel and doctors who may become involved in avalanche rescue.

Travel Health Seminars
For corporate staff, gap year students and others travelling to the developing world. Covers immunisations, malaria and other tropical diseases, insurance, sanitation and general travel health.

Wilderness Extension for Medical Professionals
For health care professionals who wish to build on their existing skill and knowledge base by learning wilderness protocols and practicing emergency care in realistic outdoor scenarios.

Non-outdoor specific training (including HSE First Aid at Work)

We deliver general (non-outdoor specific) courses to companies, charities and public bodies, from HSE First Aid at Work to sessions on Oxygen Therapy and Substance Abuse Awareness. Our workplace first aid courses are listed below but to see a wider range go to our general training page.

HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (6 Hours)
Basic course in First Aid for workplaces assessed as either at low risk or in need of additional Emergency First Aiders to supplant three day trained HSE First Aiders.

HSE First Aid at Work (3 Days)
It is a requirement of Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees. If the assessment of First Aid needs highlights the need for qualified First Aiders, then this course will provide you with suitable, trained personnel.

HSE First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Days)
Re-quailifies First Aid at Work certificate holders and updates on any change to protocols since their initial qualification.

Paediatric First Aid (12 Hours)
This course in Emergency First Aid has been developed for those responsible for the supervision of children and babies.