Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3 VTQ

Service Description

This comprehensive TQUK Endorsed Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course is specifically designed for individuals who participate in, or lead, outdoor activities in remote or challenging environments. Ideal for adventurers, outdoor instructors, youth group leaders, Duke of Edinburgh's Award supervisors, or keen enthusiasts, this course goes beyond standard first aid to address the unique challenges of providing immediate and sustained care when professional medical help may be hours away. It focuses on advanced practical skills, improvisation, and prolonged care in conditions relevant to the outdoors, equipping learners with a higher level of competence and confidence. Course Length: This is typically a 2-day course, often incorporating practical outdoor scenarios. Main Topics: The course covers essential first aid skills with a distinct emphasis on their application in an outdoor context, reflecting the Level 3 depth: 1. Understanding the Role of the Outdoor First Aider. 2. Scene Safety and Dynamic Risk Assessment. 3. Managing an Unresponsive Casualty. 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use. 5. Choking. 6. Wounds and Bleeding. 7. Shock. 8. Environmental Illnesses and Injuries (Heat and Cold). 9. Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains. 10. Head, Spinal, and Chest Injuries. 11. Anaphylaxis. 12. Burns and Scalds. 13. Minor Illnesses and Injuries. 14. Long-Term Casualty Care & Prolonged Field Care. 15. Communication and Evacuation. This TQUK Endorsed Outdoor Pursuits First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course is rigorously developed to a higher standard, meeting the specific and advanced requirements for providing first aid in outdoor and remote environments, going beyond the scope of standard workplace first aid. While it is a Vocational Training Qualification (VTQ) endorsed by TQUK, it is not an Ofqual-regulated RQF qualification. Participants should verify with their specific National Governing Body (NGB), employer, or insurance provider whether an endorsed VTQ at Level 3 meets their individual qualification requirements for outdoor activity leadership or participation. This course provides highly relevant, in-depth, and practical skills for real-world outdoor emergencies.