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2 Day, 16hr Course
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Ofqual Regulated
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Valid For 3 Years
Would you know how to provide effective first aid in an outdoor emergency?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for people acting in unsupported outdoor roles such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, Bushcraft Instructors, Canoe Instructors or Duke of Edinburgh assessors who run activities where medical help could be up to a few hours away.
This is a Group booking for up to 12 people at our training centre in Taunton, Somerset. Please use the link below to book and one of our Team will be in contact to arrange a date to suit you.
This can be delivered at your location, please contact us on training@apex-mr.co.uk for a bespoke quote.
What's Covered?
- The role and responsibilities of a first aider in the outdoor setting
- Assessing an outdoor incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and AED use
- Recovery Position
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Fractures
- External bleeding
- Shock
- Burns and scalds
- Choking
- Poisoning, tick & adder bites
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Treatment for hot and cold temperatures in remote outdoor settings
- Minor injuries
- Sprains, strains and dislocations
- Eye injuries
- Drowning and water based incidents
- How to summon help in a outdoor enviroment
Experiance Outdoor Trainers
All of our Trainers at Apex come from strong outdoor and remote mountain medicine backgrounds. Our team includes active Mountain Rescue volunteers, seasoned outdoor professionals, and experienced expedition leaders — all with extensive real‑world experience delivering medical care in challenging environments.
Their hands‑on expertise ensures your training is grounded in authentic, practical skills shaped by the realities of the great outdoors.
