Course overview
Advanced Outdoor First Aid is a REC Level 4 course delivered over two days. It combines indoor teaching with outdoor practical work and develops skills beyond emergency-level first aid, including more advanced techniques and additional equipment.
Successful completion includes a dual award of the FAIB 16-hour Outdoor & EFAW & Forestry certificate, alongside the REC Level 4 qualification.
Who the course is for
This course is for people who may need to take control of an incident in a challenging outdoor environment, direct other first-aiders, and deal with more complex emergencies, including remote and expedition settings.
What the course covers
The course combines indoor teaching with outdoor practical work. Assessment includes a practical assessment and a written/theoretical scenario exercise.
Practical learning
Some teaching takes place outdoors. Participants should bring warm, waterproof clothing and clothing that may get dirty or wet.
Duration
This is a two-day course containing 16 hours of teaching. Regular comfort breaks are scheduled. Session times for each date are shown on the Course Dates listing.
Qualification or certification
This is a REC Level 4 course. It includes a dual award of the FAIB 16-hour Outdoor & EFAW & Forestry certificate.
Prerequisites
Candidates will either have an emergency or standard (First Aid at Work) first-aid module.
Refreshments and optional accommodation
Overnight accommodation is not included in the course fee. Where a venue offers refreshments or optional accommodation, those details are shown on the dated listing and are booked and charged as described there.
Important course information
The date, venue and remaining places for each session are shown on the Course Dates listing and the dated booking page.