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2 Day Outdoor First Aid

The Exeter-based two-day Outdoor First Aid course is the UK’s standard qualification for those working in outdoor environments and awards a 3 year qualification. It is open to anyone who wants to develop an advanced understanding of outdoor and wilderness first aid.

The course is specifically designed for instructors, teachers, and group leaders operating in remote or outdoor settings, and is also suitable for individuals travelling or working in remote locations overseas.

This two-day Outdoor First Aid course is recognised by all major outdoor governing bodies, including MLTU, RYA, BU, and BASI, and exceeds the requirements of a 16-hour syllabus.

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16 HOUR | 2 DAY COURSE

What This Course Covers

First aid is an essential skill for anyone who works or spends time in outdoor environments. When professional help may be some distance away, the ability to manage injuries or medical emergencies can be life-saving.

We have extensive experience delivering high-quality, engaging outdoor first aid training. Our courses are developed by senior instructors with backgrounds in international mountaineering and tactical conflict medicine. Training is highly practical and scenario-led, designed to reinforce learning, build real confidence, and empower participants to act decisively in emergency situations.

Emergencies can quickly escalate in harsh terrain or unpredictable weather. Having the right skills and knowledge can make a critical difference to your safety and the safety of those around you.

This two-day Outdoor First Aid course is an advanced qualification for instructors, teachers, and professionals working in outdoor, remote, or overseas environments, as well as for individuals who regularly operate in remote locations and want to deepen their first aid knowledge. The course goes beyond HSE recommendations for two-day outdoor first aid training and results in a qualification valid for three years.

The qualification exceeds the syllabus requirements of the national 16-hour outdoor first aid standard and is recognised by all major outdoor governing bodies for instructors. If you are unsure which qualification is appropriate for your role, we recommend checking with your governing body or contacting us for advice.

All of our instructors are highly qualified professionals with real-world emergency experience, which they bring directly into their training.

If this course feels more in-depth than you require, you may wish to consider our Emergency Outdoor First Aid course instead.

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch – 01392 327 888

Course Contents
Day 1 Schedule

  • Responsibilities of the first aider
  • Incident management
  • Priorities of treatment
  • Summoning help
  • Primary assessment
  • Secondary assessment
  • Recovery position
  • Resuscitation techniques CPR and Defibrillation
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Choking
  • Hypovolaemic Shock
  • Wounds Bleeding/bandaging
  • Burns
  • Seizures
  • Scenarios
Day 2 Schedule

  • Recap on day one
  • Attracting attention in remote areas
  • Emergency Equipment
  • Extremes of temperature
  • Bones and breaks, splinting
  • Head injuries.
  • Spinal injuries
  • Crush injuries.
  • Catastrophic bleeding
  • Poisons, bites and stings
  • Major illnesses
  • Chest and abdominal, eye injuries
  • Evacuation techniques
  • Scenarios
Additional Information

Course Prices

Open Course – Per Person Price
£145 + VAT per person
Private Groups of 6 – 9 
£850 + VAT per group
Private Groups of 10 – 12
£930 + VAT per group

Qualification

Your 2 Day Outdoor First Aid (2DO) certificate is valid for three years from the date you complete the course. To renew your qualification, you must attend a further 16-hour Emergency Outdoor First Aid training course.

The 2DO qualification is a nationally recognised and accredited award. At First Aid Exeter, we exceed the minimum standards required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for first aid training providers.
To learn more about how we meet and surpass these standards, please click here.
For further information on the HSE’s guidance for selecting a first aid training provider, please click here.

In 2013, the HSE deregulated the first aid training industry, meaning externally regulated certification is no longer required. However, some specialist or high-risk workplaces may still require externally regulated qualifications. If this applies to your organisation, please let us know before booking and we will be happy to advise you.

Private Groups

All of our first aid courses can be delivered as private group training, either at your own premises or at one of our training venues.

We do not charge extra for on-site delivery, provided suitable parking is available for the trainer. Our standard course fees apply, and full pricing details are available on our prices page — click here.

To arrange a private group booking or to discuss your requirements, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

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