Specialist Outdoor First Aid Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy or Delivered Across the UK

When working or participating in outdoor activities, access to emergency medical services may be delayed by difficult terrain, remote locations or adverse weather conditions. In these situations, having the knowledge and confidence to manage casualties effectively can make a significant difference to the outcome.

Our 2-Day Outdoor First Aid Training (16 Hours) course has been specifically developed for those working, volunteering or leading activities in outdoor environments. The course expands upon standard first aid principles by addressing the additional challenges presented by remote locations, prolonged casualty care and environmental hazards.

Delegates develop the practical skills needed to assess casualties, manage life-threatening emergencies, treat injuries and illnesses commonly encountered outdoors, and care for casualties until emergency services arrive or evacuation can be completed safely.

Training is delivered from our purpose-built Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, or at your premises or outdoor venue anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

Whether you require training for one outdoor instructor or your entire organisation, Evolution Safety Solutions provides engaging, practical and scenario-based Outdoor First Aid Training.

For further information or to arrange a course, contact our team today on 03333 399 037.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

Outdoor incidents often require a calm, methodical response under challenging conditions. Our instructors deliver practical, realistic training designed around genuine incidents encountered by outdoor professionals and activity leaders.

When you choose Evolution Safety Solutions, you benefit from:

• Experienced first aid instructors
• Practical scenario-based learning
• Outdoor-specific casualty management
• Modern Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil
• Nationwide on-site delivery
• Training that can be delivered in outdoor environments
• Small class sizes
• CPR manikins and AED training equipment
• Flexible course dates
• Certificates issued following successful completion

We regularly provide Outdoor First Aid Training for outdoor activity providers, schools, charities, local authorities and adventure organisations throughout the UK.

Why Is Outdoor First Aid Different?

Providing first aid in remote or rural environments presents unique challenges that are not always covered during standard workplace first aid training.

Outdoor first aiders may need to:

• Care for casualties over extended periods
• Manage limited resources
• Communicate with emergency services from remote locations
• Coordinate casualty evacuation
• Protect casualties from changing weather conditions
• Assess environmental hazards
• Continue casualty monitoring whilst awaiting rescue

This course develops the confidence and practical skills needed to deal with these additional challenges safely and effectively.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for groups or individuals in outdoor environments, including:

• Mountain leaders
• Walking group leaders
• Duke of Edinburgh Award leaders
• Forest School practitioners
• Bushcraft instructors
• Outdoor education instructors
• Canoe and kayak instructors
• Climbing instructors
• Scouts and Guides leaders
• Cadet force instructors
• Adventure activity providers
• Park Rangers
• Countryside Rangers
• Wildlife organisations
• Expedition leaders
• Youth workers
• Outdoor volunteers

No previous first aid experience is required, although the course also serves as an excellent refresher for experienced outdoor leaders.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Conduct a structured casualty assessment
• Prioritise life-threatening conditions
• Perform CPR
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Manage severe bleeding
• Treat fractures and dislocations
• Manage head and spinal injuries
• Recognise environmental illnesses
• Treat burns and scalds
• Manage hypothermia and heat-related illness
• Care for casualties during prolonged incidents
• Plan safe casualty evacuation

Course Content

Incident Management

Including:

• Dynamic risk assessment
• Scene safety
• Primary survey
• Secondary survey
• Emergency communications
• Incident recording

CPR and AED

Practical instruction includes:

• Adult CPR
• Recovery position
• AED use
• Maintaining effective CPR

Trauma Management

Delegates learn how to manage:

• Severe bleeding
• Fractures
• Sprains
• Strains
• Head injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Crush injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Eye injuries

Outdoor Medical Emergencies

Training includes:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Anaphylaxis
• Seizures
• Shock

Environmental Emergencies

Practical guidance covers:

• Hypothermia
• Heat exhaustion
• Heatstroke
• Dehydration
• Cold injuries
• Insect bites and stings
• Tick awareness
• Sunburn
• Lightning safety

Prolonged Casualty Care

Delegates will learn:

• Casualty monitoring
• Shelter management
• Evacuation planning
• Communication with rescue services
• Managing multiple casualties

Practical Training

The course is heavily practical and includes realistic outdoor scenarios wherever possible.

Delegates will practise:

• CPR
• AED operation
• Casualty assessment
• Bleeding control
• Splinting
• Bandaging
• Improvised casualty management
• Casualty evacuation techniques
• Outdoor emergency simulations

The practical sessions are designed to develop confidence and decision-making in realistic outdoor conditions.

Benefits for Outdoor Organisations

Providing Outdoor First Aid Training demonstrates a commitment to participant safety while improving preparedness for emergencies in remote environments.

Benefits include:

• Increased confidence amongst instructors
• Improved participant safety
• Better emergency planning
• Enhanced risk management
• Greater organisational resilience
• Improved compliance with activity provider expectations
• Stronger safety culture
• Better emergency decision-making

Training at Our Merthyr Tydfil Academy

Our dedicated Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, is ideally located close to the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, making it an excellent base for outdoor first aid training.

We regularly welcome delegates from:

• Merthyr Tydfil
• Cardiff
• Newport
• Swansea
• Bridgend
• Pontypridd
• Brecon
• Abergavenny
• Herefordshire
• Monmouthshire
• Mid Wales
• Bristol

Facilities include:

• Modern classrooms
• CPR manikins
• AED training equipment
• Practical first aid resources
• Free parking
• Refreshments
• Easy access to nearby outdoor environments for practical exercises where appropriate

On-Site Outdoor First Aid Training

We regularly deliver Outdoor First Aid Training at:

• Outdoor education centres
• Schools
• Forest School sites
• Campsites
• Scout camps
• Activity centres
• Adventure parks
• Country parks
• National Parks
• Expedition training venues

Training can be tailored to reflect your specific outdoor activities, locations and foreseeable risks.

Course Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course designed for?

The course is suitable for anyone responsible for people in outdoor environments, including instructors, expedition leaders, Forest School practitioners, Scout leaders and adventure activity providers.

Is this different from First Aid at Work?

Yes. While it includes many of the same life-saving principles, Outdoor First Aid also addresses the additional challenges of remote locations, prolonged casualty care, environmental hazards and casualty evacuation.

Can the training be delivered outdoors?

Yes. Where appropriate, practical elements can be delivered in outdoor environments to provide realistic learning experiences.

Do I need previous first aid experience?

No. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those renewing an existing Outdoor First Aid qualification.

Do delegates receive a certificate?

Yes. All successful delegates receive a certificate confirming completion of the course.

Related First Aid Courses

Evolution Safety Solutions also delivers:

• Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day)
• First Aid at Work (3 Day)
• Paediatric First Aid
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Catastrophic Bleeding First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid Training

If your organisation also requires workplace first aid provision, we can advise on the most appropriate combination of courses to meet your operational requirements.

Book Your Outdoor First Aid Training Today

Whether you lead expeditions, manage outdoor education programmes, deliver adventure activities or supervise groups in remote environments, our Outdoor First Aid Training provides the practical skills and confidence needed to manage emergencies effectively.

Join one of our scheduled courses at our Health & Safety Training Academy in Merthyr Tydfil, or let us deliver tailored Outdoor First Aid Training at your venue anywhere in the UK.

Contact Evolution Safety Solutions

Telephone: 03333 399 037

Email: info@evolutionsafetysolutions.co.uk

Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on this page and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your training requirements.