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Emergency Outdoor First Aid

The one-day (8-hour) Emergency Outdoor First Aid course is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to manage medical emergencies in remote environments, where immediate help may not be available.

At First Aid Exeter, we are highly regarded for our outdoor first aid training. Our courses have been developed by our Head Instructor, Indie Lyndale, who brings over 30 years of outdoor experience as a teacher, extreme sports instructor, and international mountain guide, working both in the UK and overseas.

Our Emergency Outdoor First Aid training goes beyond HSE recommendations, placing a strong emphasis on hands-on practical skills and realistic, real-world scenarios to ensure learners are confident and capable in challenging outdoor situations.

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8 HOUR | 1 DAY COURSE

What This Course Covers

First aid is an essential skill for anyone who works, travels, or spends time in outdoor environments. When help is far away, knowing how to treat an injury or respond to a medical emergency can be life-saving.

This course is highly practical and uses realistic, scenario-based training to reinforce learning, build genuine confidence, and empower participants to act decisively in emergency situations.

Emergencies can become even more challenging in harsh terrain or unpredictable weather. Having the right skills and knowledge can make a critical difference to your own safety and the safety of those around you.

This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of remote first aid and goes beyond the HSE Emergency Outdoor First Aid syllabus. The qualification is valid for three years.

The course is ideal for anyone who enjoys or works in outdoor and remote settings — from walkers and cyclists to climbers, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Outdoor instructors or those working professionally in outdoor roles may require a more advanced qualification and should consider our two-day Outdoor First Aid courses. If you are unsure which course is right for your role, please check with your governing body or contact us for advice.

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

Course Contents
  • Responsibilities of the first aider
  • Priorities of treatment
  • Managing the scene
  • Summoning help
  • First Aid Kits in the outdoors
  • Primary assessment
  • Secondary assessment
  • Recovery Position
  • Resuscitation techniques- AED & CPR
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Choking
  • Hypovolemic shock
  • Wounds, Bleeding/bandaging
  • Looking after a casualty in the outdoors
  • Seizures
  • Burns
  • Summoning help
  • Scenarios
Additional Information

Course Prices

Open Course – Per Person Price
£90 + VAT per person
Small Groups of – 8 max  
£540 + VAT per group
Large Groups of 9 – 12
£580 + VAT per group

Qualification

Your Emergency Outdoor First Aid (1DO) certificate is valid for three years from the date you complete the course. To renew your qualification, you must attend a further 8-hour Emergency Outdoor First Aid training course.

The 1DO 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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