30-Hours Professional Diploma in Outdoor First Aid (OFA)
Credit hours
3
When help is far away, first aid outdoors demands different thinking. Learners cover scene safety, casualty assessment, CPR and AED use, bleeding, shock, fractures and sprains, and environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, heatstroke and bites. Prolonged casualty care, evacuation and communication in remote settings are also included. Ideal for outdoor leaders, guides and adventurers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Outdoor First Aid and Legal Responsibilities
- 02Risk Assessment and Scene Management in Outdoor Environments
- 03Casualty Assessment and Primary Survey Techniques
- 04Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
- 05Management of Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Outdoors
- 06Treatment of Fractures, Sprains, and Soft Tissue Injuries
- 07Environmental Emergencies: Hypothermia, Heatstroke, Dehydration, and Bites
- 08Prolonged Casualty Care and Monitoring in Remote Settings
- 09Emergency Evacuation Procedures and Communication Skills
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