Outdoor First Aid course in Princetown, Dartmoor
Dual course with both Outdoor First Aid and Paediatric First Aid
16 Hour Outdoor First Aid course in Princetown
Our Outdoor First Aid Course in Princetown, Dartmoor is the run every month and provides outdoor instructors with the qualification required to keep NGB awards valid.
Our 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid course will set you up with the knowledge and confidence to manage incidents ranging from bleeding, hypothermia and multiple casualty emergency in a remote location. We’ll deliver this first aid training in a fun and friendly atmosphere whilst providing as much realism as possible.
We also award the certificate for Paediatric First Aid which is a requirement by OFSTED for Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, in addition to the 16hr Outdoor First Aid certificate as many outdoor instructors and forest school practitioners also work in an Early Years school setting. All our first aid qualifications provide certificates which are valid for 3 years. CPR is taught in accordance with the current UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
This is the ideal course for anyone leading a party in the outdoors from Mountain Leaders to Duke of Edinburgh Assessors. As outdoor activity instructors, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants is paramount. One crucial aspect of this responsibility is being equipped with the necessary first aid skills to handle emergencies in remote environments. Outdoor first aid training provides instructors with the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to a wide range of medical situations they may encounter while leading activities.
The first aid course offered spans 16 hours and encompasses all essential modules required for National Governing Bodies such as the Mountain Leader Training, British Canoeing, British Cycling, British Association of Snowsport Instructors etc. This comprehensive program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively in emergency situations. Completion of this course will not only enhance your confidence but also ensure you are well-prepared to provide aid when needed. Course content is based on current guidelines published by UK Resuscitation Council and from other advisory bodies.
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EXCELLENT Based on 210 reviews Steve Pryce2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Another great course from Optimal First Aid. Working in the outdoors as I have been for over thirty years now I have attended more than ten so called outdoor first aid courses. The Optimal course has been the most useful and practical by a wide margin and has made me look again at how I approach first aid situations and also what I carry in my pack. Many thanks Toby. Ollie Taylor (Photographer)2025-03-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent course, attended by both myself and my partner/buisness partner. Really intuitive and some innovative practical tuition and team exercises to make it really interesting and help understand real life situtations. Andrea Ayres2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have just completed probably the best First Aid course I have been on in the last 30 years. Practical training focused on relevant scenarios that trained you to assess and think rather than look at a text book. Highly recommended. Dave Cookson2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby was a first class trainer and there was a fantastic mix of classroom and real example training outside in live environments. Very in depth course and came away feeling much more confident with First Aid and approach Chris Mitchell2025-02-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5-Star Review for First Aid Course I recently attended a first aid course, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The instructor was highly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the learning process both informative and practical. The course covered essential life-saving skills, including CPR, wound care, and dealing with emergencies, all explained in a clear and hands-on manner. What stood out the most was the practical approach—getting to practice real-life scenarios boosted my confidence in handling emergency situations. The training materials were well-organized, and there was plenty of time for questions and interaction. I now feel much more prepared to respond in an emergency, whether at work or in everyday life. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to gain valuable first aid skills! Olly Hewins2025-02-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very knowledgeable guy and teaches in a interactive / engaging way. Christopher Dwyer2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my second Outdoor First Aid course with Toby and Optimal, and I will return again in 3 years. Fantastic course, very well delivered with lots of practicals. Toby’s delivery is superb with a lot of first hand experience. I recommend this course to anyone who works in the outdoor environment. Robbie Mack2025-02-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just finished a 2-day Outdoor First Aid course on Dartmoor with Optimal First Aid. It's always a pain taking days out for training, but this felt very worth it. Toby was engaging and made the learning relevant to us for our various professional needs. Plenty of practical and interactive work helped get the techniques stuck in. They are long and full days, so I will decompressing the knowledge for a while. Obviously, I hope I don't need to practice anything we learned at work, but I would now feel confident in my own response if accidents do happen. There was no powerpoint! This means you are less likely to drop off, and you can tell the trainer knows their stuff if they aren't having to read as they go through. Would recommend. Jhel2025-02-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have recently done my 1 day first aid training with Toby (Thursday 30th), It was a great course. Lots of information and practical work. I'm very thankful to him as I feel he focused on us actually understanding everything rather than just telling us what we should know. Thanks again Toby. Shaun Skingle2025-01-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a course with Toby, great guy, great knowledge and he made it interesting!
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