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Last updated:  14 Mayl 2012


OUTDOOR FIRST AID: Chase Training Solutions are delivering a two-day (16 hours) course, 24 – 25 November 2012, suitable for, and recognised by National Governing Bodies, such as Mountain Leader Training UK, Sports Leaders UK, BCU, etc., for their qualifications, i.e. Walking Group Leader Award; Mountain Leader Award; Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership. On successful completion candidates will be awarded a certificate which lasts for 3 years. This first aid course is appropriate for those working at all levels of DofE expedition supervision and other outdoor activities that take place in rural or more remote environments. The Interactive, hands-on training, delivered by a recognised HSE training provider, places a lot more emphasis on incident management, monitoring casualties, and relaying information to Ambulance Crews and Mountain Rescue Teams. Minimal equipment is assumed (similar to what is already on your back) and plenty of practical scenarios are provided, with feedback and analysis given upon completion. Venue: Blackwell Adventure, Nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Cost: £75.00 (without camping accommodation) or £79.00 (with camping accommodation on the Saturday evening – supply own tent). For further details, please contact Dave Mayo at Chase Training Solutions on 07734 567750 or email enquiries@chasetrainingsolutions.co.uk


Two Day Activity First Aid Course: Belair Recreation Rooms, Belair Park, Gallery Road SE21 7AB. Saturday & Sunday. 19th -20th May 2012. 09.00-17.00. Drinks Provided on Day One (bring packed Lunch). Day Two Self Catering as Off Site.  HSE Emergency First Aid EFAW. QCF Level 2 Award (600/3235/2). • Valid for Three Years.  Fun, Practical & Interactive.  Day One is Outdoor Centred Emergency First Aid Syllabus.  Day Two Practical Outdoor Scenarios.  Meets all SLUK/BEL/WGL/ML/BCU/RYA Requirements. Cost inclusive of Manuals etc: £130. For Details Contact: learnfirstaid@btinternet.com  or call Paul on 07976 530234 Closing Date 1st May 2012.
 


Outdoor First Aid Courses in Scotland for Leaders/Supervisers and participants. Delivering high quality courses throughout the country for individuals and groups.  For leaders these 16 hour Outdoor First Aid courses will validate your national governing body awards - BELA, WGL, ML, SPA, BCU, MOUNTAIN BIKE. For students we run a bespoke 1 day course. For more details take a look at our website or give us a call. Contact: www.outdoor-first-aid-courses.com Outdoor First Aid Ltd, Scotland. 01445 771006 / 07787 526299. info@outdoor-first-aid-courses.com Company Number SC403489. HSE Approval 1670/96.


2-day Outdoor First Aid: with Adventure Expeditions. This course is open to both DofE participants and leaders and fulfils all requirements for MLT qualifications, training bodies and insurance purposes. Our courses focus not only on skills that are useful on DofE expeditions in an outdoor setting, but also skills that can be applied in everyday situations. Case studies from a wide range of past DofE experiences are used where possible. Tailor-made courses on dates and locations to suit you can be arranged for groups. For more information or to book a course place, please click here


Pura Vida Outdoor Activities First Aid Training: Delivering high quality courses throughout the country for individuals and groups. ITC Outdoor Emergency Action - 8 hrs and Outdoor Emergency Incident Management - 16 hrs. The courses will validate your national governing body awards - BELA, WGL, ML, SPA, BCU, MOUNTAIN BIKE and coaching/ leading qualifications or any other leading / instructing qualification that requires a First Aid certificate. Open courses in the Midlands and South West and at your venue at a time to suit your group or volunteers. Outdoor First Aid, 16 hours, ITC, New Milton, New Forest. £110 Mar 24th & 25th, Outdoor First Aid, 16 Hours, ITC, Bell Heath, BOEC. £120 For prices and further information info@puravidafirstaid.co.uk , 07850 258603

1-day Outdoor First Aid for DofE leaders and participants: with Adventure Expeditions.  If time is critical but you would like to brush up on your first aid skills either before heading out on your expedition OR leading participants through their DofE, this 1-day course is ideal. Case studies from a wide range of past DofE experiences are used where possible. Tailor-made courses on dates and locations to suit you can be arranged for groups. For more information or to book a course place, please click here.

 First Aid 1st Response Ltd, one of the South West’s leading First aid providers, are delivering 2 day Outdoor First Aid courses. Approved by the National Governing Bodies for outdoor pursuits in Great Britain, these courses are recognised by awarding bodies such as the IMBA, BMC, BCU, DofE, BASC, and Sport England amongst others.Practical, informative and fun, Outdoor First Aid is aimed at anyone either working or spending recreational time in remote or outdoor environments. Courses are run from Nailsea Academy, Bristol and cost £85 per person. To reserve your place, please visit www.firstaid1stresponse.co.uk or phone 07981 129167.


Outdoor Approach First Aid: Based in Cheshire, Outdoor Approach First Aid offers a range of courses that include the Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Emergency First Aid course; which has been recognised for decades as the ‘course of choice’ and subsequently accepted by many UK National Governing Bodies such as the Mountain Leader Training (ML, SPA, MIA, MIC, IML and BMG) British Canoe Union (BCU) BASI and the RYA. We are now offering a 12 ½ % discount for D of E Trainers and Assessors on our REC Level 2 Emergency First Aid courses, making the discounted price for the 2 day course just £84 per person, inclusive of VAT. For more information and how to book, go to the ‘latest news’ page of our website www.outdoorapproach.co.uk  or contact Ron Gemmell on 07889 399 747; email ron.gemmell@btinternet.com  The open courses are being run at the Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve near Warrington. The 2012 dates are now fixed and are as follows 28th-29th April, 16th-17th June, 29th-30th September and 24th-25th November.


Remote First Aid: We teach first aid and emergency care for remote and wilderness locations as well as urban first aid including the full HSE at Work syllabus in First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work. We deliver QCA accredited paediatric, activity and emergency first aid courses across the UK and as part of our open programme. Remote First Aid are a accredited Emergency Care and safety Institute, International Training Centre delivering one day, two day and four day Wilderness First Aid courses both as part of our monthly open programme in Gloucester, Reading, Brecon, Swindon and Snowdonia and in-house for groups within the UK and Worldwide. Beyond training we can provide both Expedition Medic personnel and emergency care supplies to your specification. www.remotefirstaid.com Telephone: 01793 824022.  Email: info@remotefirstaid.com
 


Adventure Expeditions – First Aid for D of E Leaders; We offer 2 courses aimed specifically at DofE Leaders. The 1 Day course awards you with ITC Certification in Outdoor First Aid Unit 1 and is ideal for those with time constraints. The 2 day course awards you with ITC Certification in Outdoor First Aid AND Emergency at Work First Aid. This will endorse all outdoor qualifications and meet your insurance requirements. We run these in conjunction with React First, on a variety of dates in London. We can also run tailor made courses at your location on dates to suit you. Book online http://www.adventure-expeditions.net/booking/first-aid-courses/ or email info@adventure-expeditions.net for more details. Tel 01305 813107 


REACT FIRST - FIRST AID COURSES IN LONDON: 1 day and 2 day Outdoor First Aid courses for DofE Leaders and participants to attend as individuals. We run both weekday and weekend courses. All courses provide certificates which are valid for three years and which are issued by ITC First Aid which is both and HSE Approved Organisation and an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual.The 2 day ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid also has the option to award you an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate as well as a 16hr Outdoor First Aid certificate which is also beneficial to your employer.Visit our online calendar at www.reactfirst.co.uk/calendar.asp   for dates and prices and our website for more information about the courses: www.reactfirst.co.uk  React First also run private group courses and your own venue in London and the South East.Contact us on 0207 193 2608 or email info@reactfirst.co.uk


 

FIRST AID COURSES IN WORCESTERSHIRE: REC Level 2 is a 16 hour First Aid course delivered over 2 days. The course covers responding to first aid situations in remote settings and includes lots of scenarios for delegates to work through. Accepted by Sports Leaders UK, MLTE, RYA and the BCU it is an ideal course for DofE Expedition Supervisors. Cost £105. Venue: Upton Warren OEC, Nr Bromsgrove, Worcs. To book/further info: Jules Isaacs-Garfield julesi@worcestershire.gov.uk  or Tel: 01905 771386. 


Snowdonia First Aid runs First Aid courses for every level from 1 day Basic First Aid up to First Aid at Work and Advanced First Aid. Our 2 Day REC Emergency First Aid is aimed at outdoor leaders and instructors. It is recognised by HSE and the NGB Awards such as ML, SPA and WGL. We run Open courses every month and bespoke courses for organisations. We also believe that Expedition Students should be trained so that they can deal with emergencies by themselves. We run one or two day courses for students dealing specifically with injuries and conditions that could affect them on expeditions and the emergency protocols. Our instructors have years of outdoor and mountain rescue experience. Other courses we run include Mountain Leadership, Walking Group Leader and Single Pitch Training and Assessments. For more information and details look at our website www.snowdoniafirstaid.co.uk or contact Helen Howe by email at info@snowdoniafirstaid.co.uk or by telephone on 07885 133758 or 01286 871954.


WILDERNESS/OUTDOOR-FIRST AID COURSES: Certification/Awarding Body: ITC, ( HSE registered ) valid for 3 years. All trainers, trained and accredited with the Awarding Body. ITC are also a QCA/SQA recognised Educational Awarding Body. Outdoor first aid Units 1 and 2 are “Section 96 Qualifications” on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and are found listed at www.dfes.gov.uk/section96  in England. Unit 1 Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action (8 hours): For those needing some training for an outdoor context, outdoor workers, teachers, youth leaders, walking/rambling clubs etc meets reqts of some awarding bodies, exceeds recommendations for current “Appointed Person”. Contrasts urban /remote & adult/child situations. Covers first aid guidelines, vital signs, accident procedure, treating collapse, CPR, choking, bleed/shock, prioritisation exercise and review. NQF Unit number is OFA1 (J/500/4375).  Unit 2: Outdoor First Aid Emergency Incident Management (8 hours): For those needing to meet/exceed reqts of National Governing Bodies such as Mountain Training UK, BCU, RYA, BOF, BASI etc and who will be in locations further than 30 mins from immediate assistance. Public Services Courses, Outdoor workers, Forest School leaders, Teachers, Youth leaders, Scout leaders, Cadet force leaders, outdoor instructors, those on gap year expeditions, etc. Covers injuries, (limb/torso) illness, environmental problems (heat/cold/water) outdoor practical scenarios. NQF Unit number OFA2 (L/500/4376). Outdoor Emergency Expedition First Aid: Additional first aid training for specific environments, (jungle/desert/altitude), a proactive approach to managing incidents and casualties far from help. First Aid at Work (for Outdoor Workers): We also run a 18 hour first aid at work course covering the elements listed in Units 1 and 2 above, with additional information on cleaning of incident site, reporting, first aid at work kits, and after care of first aiders, with independent assessment, to fulfil the full HSE criteria. COSTS: Unit 1 - £75, Units 1 & 2 - £116, FAW £165. For those wishing to add units to those already completed, fee is £65 per unit, and additions must be undertaken within 8 weeks of enrolment on Unit 1 of the Level 2 Outdoor Award. Group bookings at your venue by request. DATES 2010: All courses run at Coln School, Fairford, Glos. All non residential. Contact: Rubicon First Aid Ltd, (England), Evesham House Business Centre, 46-52 Silver Street, Dursley, Glos, GL11 4ND Mob 0782 444 90 11. www.rubiconfirstaid.com  Company Number 5606985

Really Good First Aid is an approved HSE and QCA provider of a range of First Aid Courses [through ITC certification]. They hold a series of open courses every month in the South West and also deliver on-site training for groups. Their range of courses include a 4 hr appointed person, the new 6 hr Emergency First Aid at Work and full 3 Day First Aid at Work course. For more outdoor specific courses they deliver an 8 hr Outdoor Emergency Action and 16 hr Outdoor Incident Management Course which both meet the requirements of most National Governing Body Awards. Discounts apply to DofE leaders and participants. www.reallygoodfirstaid.co.uk 07771881777 [You may have to leave a message if they are teaching]. They also offer a discount in their online shop just use ‘DofE’ as the discount code when placing an order.

1st Aid 4 All: Outdoor Activity first aid courses provided by a small family run business with a wealth of first aid experience in the outdoors, including being members of a Mountain Rescue Team. We have 1 or 2 day courses that can be run at venues of your choice. The courses cover essential first aid for the outdoor environment using a mixture of theory and scenario based sessions. Contact 07971 439497 www.1staid4all.co.uk firstaid4all@btinternet.com 

OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSES with DAVID HALL TRAINING: Delivering high quality courses throughout the country for individuals and groups. ITC Outdoor Emergency Action - 8 hrs and Outdoor Emergency Incident Management - 16 hrs. HSE First Aid at Work with additional outdoor specific content. The courses will validate your national governing body awards - BELA, WGL, ML, SPA, BCU, MOUNTAIN BIKE and coaching/ leading qualifications or any other leading / instructing qualification that requires a First Aid certificate. Courses at our centre in West Yorkshire or at your own venue. For prices and further information contact Dave on 07920 770260 or email at info@davidhalltraining.co.uk or www.davidhalltraining.co.uk 

BLUEZEBRA - DISTINCTIVE FIRST AID TRAINING: Courses from only £25 plus VAT! As experienced medical professionals and trainers, we have a vested interest in delivering high quality training. Changing the face of first aid training by using unique training strategies, humour & an original style, we are understandably proud of our 100% re-booking rate. Our courses are interactive, hands-on & do not offer any opportunity for boredom! A wide range of courses including HSE First Aid at Work, AED training, Basic Life Support and Emergency First Aid for Expeditions can be taught at our training centre or on your premises. http://www.bluezebrafirstaid.co.uk/ 0844 888 1323.

Outdoor First Aid for expeditions and leaders by Training Expertise: Training for Leaders and Expedition members, bespoke first aid programmes available at all levels to groups throughout the UK. NGB approved qualifications available on open courses for individuals working in the outdoors and in remote locations in the UK and overseas. For further information see our website Training Expertise http://www.training-expertise.co.uk/ or call 01344 466395

First Aid Courses for groups: 1 Day Appointed Persons Course – from £180 (Can be tailored for the BEL Award). 2 Day HSE Outdoor First Aid (ML/WGL/SPA/BOC) – from £650. 1 Day Expedition First Aid Courses – from £180 – Ideal for all levels of expedition training. 4 Day HSE First Aid at Work Course – from £1100, 2 Day HSE FAW Refresher Courses from £800. All of our courses are for a maximum of 12 students and can be run over weekends or midweek. Discounts for multiple bookings! Run by youth leaders for youth leaders. For further details ring Paul on 0121 602 0660 or email http://www.gatewaytraining.org.uk/ www.gatewaytraining.org.uk 

Emergency immeditate care: Crown Medical Training is a Specialist training organisation that offers a variety of courses from HSE First aid at work to AED and Emergency Immediate Care which meets all the required needs for Instructor qualifications i.e. SPA, ML, WGL, BCU etc. Extremely cost effective training and major discount for DofE participants and Instructors. Our courses are taught be experienced instructors who have Military & Ambulance service backgrounds who have a sheer passion for the outdoors. You gain skills and confidence in advanced care as the course is taught in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and training specific to your needs i.e. Walking, Kayaking and Canoeing etc. Being prepared is the key to the outdoors. Why not give us a try http://www.crownmedicaltraining.co.uk/ or 07908620413. Remember to say you're with the DofE to receive your discount. 

Muir-Walker Medics Co-op: We teach first aid and emergency care for remote locations (land and sea) as well as urban first aid including paediatric training. We run one day, two day and four day Wilderness First Aid courses both as part of our open programme (at Alfriston YHA) and in-house for groups nationwide. As well as teaching Health and Safety Executive first aid courses we are internationally active as a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre and an Educational Centre for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons ECSI. Beyond training we can provide both Expedition Medic personnel and emergency care supplies. www.muir-walker.coop 0845 2235439 firstaidtraining@muir-walker.coop 

RESCUE EMERGENCY CARE (REC) FIRST AID COURSES: Two day REC emergency courses designed for the outdoors and much more practical than traditional 1st aid courses. The courses satisfy the requirements of the MLTE and other National Governing Bodies. In addition to the open courses listed on our website, courses can be arranged for groups of 6 or more, at our Peak District centre or at a location of your choice. For dates and more information go to http://www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/ or contact Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1NY. Tel:01629 640491. Email: info@thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk 

ADVENTURE FIRST AID: High quality Immediate Temporary Care First Aid Training courses throughout the UK. 1-5 day programmes from Basic first responder training to Advanced & Expedition courses. 1 day course (8 Hrs) £45 per person, 2 Day Mountain and Outdoor Course (16 Hrs) £90 per person. Discounts for groups. Course delivered at your venue or ours. Discount schemes for unemployed, students and voluntary organisations. Courses suitable for National Governing Body Awards eg: ML, MIA, MIC, LCLA, BCU, BOF, or anyone who works/plays/travels in wilderness environments. We will advise which course most suits your needs. Details: http://www.adventurefirstaid.co.uk/ e-mail info@adventurefirstaid.co.uk tel: 08456 588928

EXPEDITION MEDICINE COURSE: This three-day intensive residential course run at our base in the Lake District, is open to mature participants with a current basic first aid certificate. Details; Ron Barrow, Brathay Exploration Group, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 OHP. http://www.brathayexploration.org.uk/ Tel/fax: 015394 33942). e-mail admin@brathayexploration.org.uk 

MEDICAL TRAINING COURSES: Adventure Lifesigns Limited offer medical training courses from 1-4 days. Courses recognised by MLTB, RYA, BMC etc. All levels of competence catered for. Courses run monthly, with bespoke expedition courses available countrywide for groups. All instructors are qualified medics and mountain leaders. Adventure Lifesigns are a Health & Safety Executive registered training provider, Adventure Activities Licensing Authority approved. Other courses include skills based training courses for expedition groups. Details: 01252 326555/319111 info@adventurelifesigns.co.uk http://www.adventurelifesigns.co.uk/ 

FIRST AID FOR REMOTE AREAS: Emergency and advanced courses based on the REC syllabus. Practical, fun, jargon free. Open courses in the Peak District or for groups at your own venue. Details from MEDIACT. Brookside, Lighiwood Aye, Buxton, Derbys 5K17 7BA. Tel: 01298 71827. e-mail: firstaid@mediact.net

WILDERNESS/OUTDOOR EMERGENCY FIRST AID/ NATIONAL NAVIGATION AWARDS: Courses 1-4 days. Run at client's location or join a course in the Forest of Dean. First aid courses suitable for DofE Leaders, participants and helpers. Meets requirements of various governing bodies including MLT Boards, Mountain Training UK, BCU, RYA, Cycle Unions, BELA. Fun practical courses, jargon free, lots of hands-on practice with trained acting casulaties. Why not try our Wilderness First Aid course for team development training? Details: Rubicon Solutions UK, Primrose Cottage, Beech Road, YORKLEY, Glos, GL15 4TJ, Tel/Fax 01594 562974 Mob 0788 142 7505 www.rubiconsolutions.co.uk E-mail mark@briarmead.freeserve.co.uk

 


 

 

 

 

 


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