Outdoor First Aid for Sport – 2 Days

Outdoor First Aid Training for Sports Coaches and Leaders

If you coach or lead activities in remote or difficult-to-access environments, you need more than a standard first aid qualification.

Our Outdoor First Aid for Sports – Category C course has been designed for coaches, leaders and instructors who may need to care for an injured casualty for an extended period before emergency services arrive.

This practical 16-hour (2-day) course develops the skills and confidence to manage medical emergencies, serious injuries and environmental conditions while awaiting professional assistance.

Training is delivered on-site throughout the UK for groups of up to 12 candidates.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

Athletics coaches
Fell running coaches
Trail running leaders
Running club coaches
Outdoor fitness instructors
Duke of Edinburgh leaders
Outdoor education staff
Adventure activity instructors
Cross-country coaches
Sports event organisers
Expedition leaders

What is Category C?

UK Athletics identifies Category C as coaching or leading athletic activities in remote or difficult-to-access environments, where there is no immediately available first aider and emergency services may take a considerable time to reach the casualty.

Examples include:

Fell running
Trail running
Cross-country events
Remote outdoor coaching
Mountain environments

A minimum two-day Outdoor First Aid qualification is required for the UK Athletics Fell Leadership in Running and Fitness (LiRF) and Fell Coaching in Running and Fitness (CiRF) licensing schemes.

Course Content

The course includes practical training in:

First aider responsibilities
Emergency action plans
Primary and secondary surveys
Airway management
Adult and child CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Drowning incidents
Choking
Chest injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Eye injuries
Bleeding control
Shock
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Heart attack
Stroke
Epilepsy
Asthma
Diabetes
Anaphylaxis
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Remote casualty management
Bites and stings
Tick bites

Training follows current Resuscitation Council UK guidance for CPR and AED procedures.

Course Duration

2 Days (16 Hours)
Maximum 12 candidates
Continual practical assessment
Written assessment
Valid for 3 years

Certification

Successful delegates receive an:

Outdoor First Aid for Sports Certificate

Why Choose ER Training?

Practical outdoor scenarios
Experienced instructors
Current CPR & AED guidance
UK-wide on-site delivery
Maximum 12 delegates
Flexible training dates
Over 24 years' experience
Training tailored to sporting environments

Book Your Outdoor First Aid Course

To arrange Outdoor First Aid for Sports training at your club or organisation, contact Emergency Response Training today.

Telephone: 01302 802016

Email: mail@ertraining.co.uk