Sports & Outdoor First Aid Training

Introduction

Lightning Training Solutions offers Outdoor First Aid Courses to a variety of groups, including Forest Schools Leaders, Geologists, Outdoor Workers and Teachers or Instructors running Duke of Edinburgh. Our trainers come with extensive experience in dealing with incidents outdoors.

Courses:

Outdoor First Aid Course

This two-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies and equips participants with the confidence to handle emergency situations efficiently and safely, even when professional medical help is not immediately available.

It also meets the First Aid requirements of the expedition syllabus for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Furthermore, the content of this course complies with the HSE's requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work.

Suitability

  • Mountain Leaders (ML, WML, MIA, MIC, IML)
  • Climbing Instructors (SPA)
  • Ski Instructors (BASI)
  • Mountain Guides (BMG)
  • Canoe and Kayak Instructors (British Canoeing)
  • Mountain Bike Instructors (MIAS)
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award Leaders, Field Assistants
  • Anyone spending time in the outdoors or wilderness environments through recreational, voluntary or work related activities

What you'll learn:

  • Life Signs
  • The ABCDE Approach
  • Airway Management
  • Breathing Problems
  • Head & Spinal Injuries
  • Hypothermia, Hyperthermia & Cold Injuries
  • Common Illnesses
  • Medical emergencies
  • Domestic & Wild Animal Bites Stings
  • Regulations update

Timeframes:

  • Two days (16 Hours)

Learning Method:

  • Practical, Blended and Combined

Course Completion:

  • Certificate validity - 3 years

Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course

From basic life support through to the management of a variety of medical conditions and injuries. Participants will gain the skills and understanding needed to assess and manage casualties in a safe and effective manner.

Lightning Training Solutions offers a one-day outdoor emergency first aid qualification that is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to respond to a range of emergency situations in an efficient and effective manner when professional medical help is not immediately available.

Suitability

  • Mountain Leaders (ML, WML, MIA, MIC, IML)
  • Climbing Instructors (SPA)
  • Ski Instructors (BASI)
  • Mountain Guides (BMG)
  • Canoe and Kayak Instructors (British Canoeing)
  • Mountain Bike Instructors (MIAS)
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award Leaders, Field Assistants
  • Anyone spending time in the outdoors or wilderness environments through recreational, voluntary or work related activities

What you'll learn:

  • Summoning Assistance
  • Vital Signs
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Blood Loss

Timeframes:

  • 1 Day (8 Hours)

Learning Method:

  • Practical or Blended

Course Completion:

  • Certificate validity - 3 years

Basic Sports First Aid Training

Our Sports First Aid training course provides all the necessary skills to respond to a wide range of sporting incidents.

Participants will learn how to assess and treat injuries, apply the appropriate first aid techniques, handle shock, perform CPR, and assess and treat head and spinal injuries.

They will gain an understanding of the different types of sport-related injuries, how to provide emergency care, and risk management and prevention techniques.

Suitability

  • Athletes
  • Referees
  • Coaches
  • Players
  • Teachers
  • Gym Instructors

What you'll learn:

  • Adult CRP
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Chest Pains
  • Child CPR
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Head injuries
  • Heat and cold extremes
  • Managing a casualty outdoors
  • Minor and severe bleeding
  • Primary survey
  • Role of the sports first aider
  • Shock
  • Unresponsive adult
  • Unresponsive child

Timeframes:

  • 1 Day (8 Hours)

Learning Method:

  • Practical, Blended and Combined

Course Completion:

  • Certificate validity - 3 years

Forest School First Aid

At Lightning Training Solutions, we offer comprehensive First Aid Training that is tailored to the Forest School setting.

This training equips participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to administer First Aid in an outdoor environment.

Our Forest School First Aid Course will give you the ability to effectively manage life-saving emergencies when spending time outdoors.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have achieved a Paediatric First Aid qualification which meets the Early Years Foundation Stage practice guidance and statutory guidelines.

Suitability

  • Outdoor instructors
  • School Teachers & Assistants
  • Outdoor management teams
  • Maintenance Operatives
  • Teachers
  • Outdoor events with teams

What you'll learn:

  • Recognising an emergency situation
  • Applying CPR techniques and responding to choking incidents
  • Dealing with sudden illnesses, injuries and bleeding
  • Assessing a casualty's condition and determining the appropriate action required
  • Effective communication in an emergency situation
  • Administering first aid for burns, fractures and head injuries
  • Understanding how to treat shock and dealing with unconscious casualties
  • Analysing potential hazards within the outdoor environment
  • Knowing what resources are available in a Forest School setting

Timeframes:

  • 2 Days (16 Hours)

Learning Method:

  • Practical, Blended and Combined

Course Completion:

  • Certificate validity - 3 years

Lightning Training Solutions First Aid Course Prices 2024

 

Course Duration Per Course Per Person (PP) +Forestry Element
Outdoor First Aid 2 Days £1,200 *£100 n/a
Emergency Outdoor First Aid 1 Day £840 *£70 n/a
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Elements 1 Day £700 *£70 +£20pp
First Aid at Work + Forestry Elements 3 Days £1,800 *£180 +£30pp
Forest School First Aid 2 Days £1,050 *£90 n/a
Basic Sports First Aid 1 Day £700 *£70 n/a

 

 

Please note:

* Book a full course (12 places) and get 2 places FREE! (prices listed 'per person' reflect discount)

There is a maximum of 12 people for each First Aid course, however, we are always happy to accommodate any number of people your business may need to train and prices for fewer numbers of people can be negotiated. Please contact us for details.

Prices Updated 01/03/2024: All prices are subject to VAT and may be updated without prior notice. Terms and Conditions apply.

Sports First Aid Training from LTS

 

Outdoors First Aid Courses from LTS
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