Outdoor First Aid - Basic and Comprehensive

Basic OFA - 1 Day - NZQA Units 6402 & 6401

Comprehensive OFA - 2 Days - NZQA Units 6402, 6401, 6400 & 424​

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Outdoor First Aid Course Overview

Prepare for the unexpected with our comprehensive Outdoor First Aid courses. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and professionals working in remote areas, our courses provide essential skills to handle emergencies in challenging environments. With a focus on being in the outdoors and away from professional medical help. Courses are run by instructors who are not only qualified Emergency Care Instructors, but also qualified outdoor instructors. Outdoor First Aid courses are practical and involve time outside putting your skills into action!

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Basic Outdoor First Aid - One-Day Course
Our one-day course is perfect for those needing a quick yet thorough introduction to outdoor first aid. This course covers the basics of injury assessment, treatment, and management in outdoor settings, equipping you with the skills to handle common outdoor injuries and emergencies.

• Scene assessment

• Medical conditions

• Resuscitation

• Wounds, bleeding and shock

• Breaks

• Burns

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Comprehensive Outdoor First Aid - Two-Day Course
For those seeking a deeper understanding, our two-day course offers an expanded curriculum. In addition to the essentials covered in the one-day course, you’ll delve into more complex scenarios, such as prolonged care, environmental injuries, and advanced techniques for remote settings. This course is ideal for individuals who spend extended periods outdoors or work in environments far from immediate medical assistance. In addition to all topics from the one day course, you'll also learn about:

• Head, neck and spinal injuries

• Hypothermia and hyperthermia

• Complex Burns and breaks

• Poisons and allergic reactions

• Moving a casualty

• Managing a casualty for extended periods

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