Moorland First Aid

Is This Course Right for You?

Our Moorland First Aid course is designed to empower a wide range of individuals with practical and lifesaving skills. You’ll leave feeling confident and prepared for emergencies in various situations. This course is ideal for:

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Outdoor Enthusiasts 

Whether you're a casual walker or an experienced hiker, this course provides you with the essential skills to manage emergencies in remote areas. From minor sprains to more serious injuries, you'll gain the confidence to respond effectively, even when help is not readily accessible.

Walking Groups and Outdoor Activity Leaders

If you're responsible for leading walking groups or organising outdoor activities, this course will ensure you're prepared to keep your group safe while exploring nature, making it invaluable for Scout Leaders, Guides and anyone managing group adventures in the outdoors.

Campers

This course is perfect for you, providing the essential skills to manage injuries you may encounter from cuts and sprains to insect bites and stings.

Anyone Who Loves The Outdoors

From moorland rambles to multi-day hikes, the unpredictable outdoors can throw anything your way. This course prepares you to stay calm under pressure and provide effective first aid.

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By blending practical skills with real-world scenarios, this course is designed to provide you with skills tailored to outdoor settings ensuring you’re ready to respond when it matters most.

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What You'll Learn on this Moorland First Aid Course

Our Moorland First Aid Course provides you with the skills and knowledge to handle a variety of first aid situations whether you're managing a group, camping or out exploring the great outdoors. By the end of this course, you'll feel confident in your ability to respond to emergencies in both familiar and remote environments.

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Basic Adult First Aid

• CPR (adult): Learn how to perform CPR in emergency situations.

• Managing Bleeding: Understand how to control bleeding and manage wounds effectively.

• Handling Sprains and Fractures: Gain the skills to stabilise injuries until medical help arrives.

• Burns and Scalds: Learn how to treat burns, from minor to severe.

• Choking and airway management: Learn life-saving techniques in cases of choking and unconscious casualties.

• Bites and Stings: Understand how to treat insect bites, animal bites and stings, including allergic reactions.

Outdoor First Aid Skills

• Learn how to communicate with emergency services.

• Environmental Injuries: Learn how to recognise and treat hypothermia, heat exhaustion, dehydration and other environmental conditions.

Equipment

• Essential Outdoor Kit: Discover what essential gear and supplies to take with you on outdoor adventures to be prepared for any situation.

• Building Your First Aid Kit: Learn what to include in your first aid kit, ensuring you have the right tools to handle common injuries and emergencies in remote areas.

Confidence in Real-World Scenarios

• Scenario-Based Learning: Participate in hands-on activities and real-world scenarios to practise your skills. 

• Improvisation Skills: Learn how to use available resources and improvise, ensuring you can still provide effective care in any situation.

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Location: Training Facility - The Royal George, 193 Manchester Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7HX

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Time Duration: 6 hours

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Price: £60.00 pp (includes training materials, certification and refreshments)

What to Bring

For our real-world scenarios, we encourage you to bring the gear you would typically take on a day walk or hike. We also recommend bringing a notebook for any personal notes you may want to make during the course. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or you can purchase it on the day from the pub or nearby shops. Refreshments will be provided throughout the course to keep you comfortable and focused.

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