Remote First Aid

EMERGENCY FIRST AID - Level 3

Course Programme

24 Hours over 3 days

This course will contain both theory and practical exercises in realistic conditions with extended outdoor training and casualty handling on day 3 allowing candidates to gain the most from this courses.

Course Description

This course is suitable for persons who are likely to be organising expeditions or traveling to remote regions in all weather types and conditions for extended periods. This course exceeds MLTUK recommendations for NGB Award holders and meets the requirements for the MIA, MIC & IML and BOS ML Requirements.

Assessment of participant's skills takes place throughout the duration of the course, and is both in 'written and practical' format .Successful Candidates will be awarded with the 3 day ''Emergency First Aid Certificate'' 'which is valid for 3 years.

Course aims

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following.

Assess and prioritise a first aid incident, including multiple casualties
Deal with unconscious casualties
Airway management skills
Control bleeding and manage shock
Deal with & immobilise fractures
Deal with and immobilise spinal injuries
Monitor casualties condition/s
To manage, individuals/groups and utilise these persons in a first aid setting
To summon outside help
To recognise and deal with a wide range of common injuries/symptoms & illness's
To assist professional services in casualty handovers
Maintain a range of first aid kits for both On-Site and Off-Site uses
To arrange group first aid equipment suitable for the journey or expedition for extended periods
Maintain & safely keep, personal medical records
To carryout and document a first aid risk assessment