East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service

Accredited syllabus

Meets all NGB requirements

Minimum age 16+

Course Summary:

This 16 hour course will enable learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency situations in the outdoor environment when you may be far from help. 

This course is aimed at those working in the outdoor environment and ideal for staff who regularly lead or assist with adventurous activities. The course fulfils the basic requirements for all NGB outdoor qualifications. 

Key Information:

• This is a qualification with a minimum of 16 learning hours – learners must attend the full course in order to gain certification.

• The revalidation for this qualification is a further 2 day Outdoor First Aid course every 3 years.

• First aid is physically challenging – learners must be able to fully engage with all practical elements and be able to work on the floor in order to meet the assessment criteria.

• Due to the practical and environmental nature of this course, appropriate and comfortable outdoor clothing is advised.

• If you require any additional support to help you access this course, please let us know at time of booking wherever possible.

• This course meets criteria 1.4 of the Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning 

Course Content:

• Understanding the scope of first aid in the outdoors

• Interpreting and responding to vital sign information whilst responding to an emergency incident in the outdoors

• Prioritising casualties with multiple injuries

• Assessing an emergency incident in the outdoors

• Managing a casualty when assistance is more than 30 minutes away

• Responding to an incident involving an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

• Demonstrating when and how to remove outdoor activity equipment from a casualty

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Identifying the severity of external bleeding

• Recognising and managing a casualty in shock

• Applying incident management and casualty assessment principles

• Responding to an incident involving limb injury

• Responding to an incident involving head, neck, spine or torso injuries

• Responding to medical emergency or sudden illness in the outdoors

• Responding to an incident involving the effects of heat or cold

• Responding to an incident involving activity or environmental factors (including lightning strike)

Assessment:

Assessments for this course are a written question paper and practical scenarios which are assessed informally throughout the course. 

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition or learning need however, to comply with first aid regulations, learners must be able to meet the minimum standards for assessment, which include performing CPR and recovery position on the floor. 

If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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Regulated & SQA accredited
No previous first aid experience needed
Minimum age 16+
Suitable for the workplace

Course Summary:

This course will enable learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency situations.  Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider in the workplace.  

This course is suitable for low-risk working environments e.g offices or shops. If you work in a higher-risk environment, the 3 day course is recommended. A First Aid Needs Assessment can help you identify which is the most suitable course for your circumstances.

Key Information:

• This is a regulated qualification with a minimum of 6 classroom learning hours – learners must attend the full course in order to gain certification.

• The revalidation for this qualification is a further 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course every 3 years.

• First aid is physically challenging – learners must be fit enough to fully engage with all practical elements and be able to work on the floor in order to meet the assessment criteria.

• Due to the practical nature of this course, appropriate and comfortable clothing is advised.

• If you require any additional support to help you access this course, please let us know at time of booking wherever possible.

• This course meets criteria 1.4 of the Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning

Course Content:

• Roles & responsibilities of an emergency first-aider

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• Recovery position

• Adult CPR and defibrillation

• Choking

• Seizures

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Minor cuts & grazes

• Minor burns & scalds

Assessment:

Assessments for this course are 1 written question paper and practical scenarios which are assessed informally throughout the course.

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition or learning need however, to comply with first aid regulations, learners must be able to meet the minimum standards for assessment, which include performing CPR and recovery position on the floor.

If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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Regulated & SQA Accredited 

No previous first aid experience needed

Minimum age 16+

Suitable for the workplace

Course Summary:

This course covers a range of injuries and illnesses that could happen at work and will equip first aiders with the skills to respond confidently in an emergency.   

First Aid at Work is recommended as best-practice for higher-risk working environments such as those working with chemicals or machinery, including high schools . If you’re not sure what level of first aid cover you need, we can help you complete a ‘First Aid Needs Assessment’ to identify which is the most suitable course for your circumstances.

Key Information:

• This is a regulated qualification with a minimum of 18 classroom learning hours – learners must attend the full course in order to gain certification.

• The revalidation for this qualification is a 2 day FAW Revalidation course every 3 years.

• First aid is physically challenging – learners must be fit enough to fully engage with all practical elements and be able to work on the floor in order to meet the assessment criteria.

• Due to the practical nature of this course, appropriate and comfortable clothing is advised.

• If you require any additional support to help you access this course, please let us know at time of booking wherever possible.

• This course meets criteria 1.4 of the Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning 

Course Content:

• Roles & responsibilities of a first-aider 

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty 

• Recovery position

• Adult CPR and defibrillation 

• Stroke

• Heart Attack

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Choking

• Epilepsy & Seizures

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Fractures & dislocations

• Head & spinal injuries

• Strains & sprains

• Chest injuries

• Minor injuries

• Burns & scalds

• Eye injuries

• Poisoning

• Anaphylaxis

Assessment:

Assessments for this course are 1 written question paper and practical scenarios which are assessed informally throughout the course. 

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition or learning need however, to comply with first aid regulations, learners must be able to meet the minimum standards for assessment, which include performing CPR and recovery position on the floor. 

If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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Regulated & SQA Accredited 

Must have FAW qualification within 1 month of expiry

Minimum age 16+

Suitable for the workplace

Course Summary:

This is the revalidation course for the 3 day First Aid at Work. The course covers a range of injuries and illnesses that could happen at work and will equip first aiders with the skills to respond confidently in an emergency.   

First Aid at Work is recommended as best-practice for higher-risk working environments such as those working with chemicals or machinery, including high schools . If you’re not sure what level of first aid cover you need, we can help you complete a ‘First Aid Needs Assessment’ to identify which is the most suitable course for your circumstances.

Key Information:

• This is a regulated qualification with a minimum of 18 classroom learning hours – learners must attend the full course in order to gain certification.

• The revalidation for this qualification is a 2 day FAW Revalidation course every 3 years.

• First aid is physically challenging – learners must be fit enough to fully engage with all practical elements and be able to work on the floor in order to meet the assessment criteria.

• Due to the practical nature of this course, appropriate and comfortable clothing is advised.

• If you require any additional support to help you access this course, please let us know at time of booking wherever possible.

• This course meets criteria 1.4 of the Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning 

Course Content:

• Role & responsibilities of an emergency first-aider 

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty 

• Recovery position

• Adult CPR and defibrillation 

• Stroke

• Heart Attack

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Choking

• Epilepsy & Seizures

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Fractures & dislocations

• Head & spinal injuries

• Strains & sprains

• Chest injuries 

• Minor injuries

• Burns & scalds

• Eye injuries

• Poisoning

• Anaphylaxis

Assessment:

Assessments for this course are 1 written question paper and practical scenarios which are assessed informally throughout the course. 

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition or learning need however, to comply with first aid regulations, learners must be able to meet the minimum standards for assessment, which include performing CPR and recovery position on the floor. 

If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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SQA Accredited 

No previous first aid experience needed

Minimum age 16+

Suitable for the workplace

Course Summary:

It is best practice for early years childcare providers and those working professionally with young children to have a paediatric first aider on the premises at all times when children are present.

This course is a suitable alternative to First Aid at Work for those working in Early Years settings.

Learners will understand the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

This course also includes adult first aid protocols in case you need to need assist adult colleagues in an emergency.

Key Information:

• This is a regulated qualification with a minimum of 12 classroom learning hours – learners must attend the full course in order to gain certification.

• The revalidation for this qualification is a further 2 day Paediatric course every 3 years.

• First aid is physically challenging – learners must be fit enough to fully engage with all practical elements and be able to work on the floor in order to meet the assessment criteria.

• Due to the practical nature of this course, appropriate and comfortable clothing is advised.

• If you require any additional support to help you access this course, please let us know at time of booking wherever possible.

• This course meets criteria 1.4 of the Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning 

Course Content:

• Role & responsibilities of a paediatric first-aider 

• Assessing an emergency situation

• Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child 

• Recovery position

• CPR & use of an AED

• Choking

• Head, neck and back injuries

• Fractures 

• Anaphylaxis & allergic reactions

• Meningitis

• Asthma

• Febrile convulsions

• Seizures

• Diabetic emergencies

• Poisoning

• Burns & scalds

• Electric Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Hypovolaemic Shock

• Eye, ear & nose conditions

• Bites & stings

• Minor injuries

• Hot & cold body temperatures

Assessment:

Assessments for this course are 1 written question paper and practical scenarios which are assessed informally throughout the course. 

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition or learning need however, to comply with first aid regulations, learners must be able to meet the minimum standards for assessment, which include performing CPR and recovery position on the floor. 

If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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Duration: half-day*

Regulated course

SQA Accreditation

Industry recommended

Course summary:

Forestry First Aid is an essential ‘bolt-on’ for those working in any aspect of forestry or agricultural work, particularly those sectors involving machinery and ‘core operations’ such as planting, felling, harvesting, fencing and/or remote working.  

This qualification is highly recommended for professional tree surgeons, gardeners or those in the farming industry.  Learners must have a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate to qualify for this training however, the qualification can also be taken as a module within another regulated first aid course.

Topics covered:

• Emergency planning and remote medical assistance

• Catastrophic bleeding control

• Crush injuries

• Suspension trauma

• Effects of heat and cold

• Lyme disease

Assessment:

This course is assessed through practical observation.

Reasonable Adjustment:

We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition. If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.

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