Outdoor First Aid

Be Prepared for Emergencies, Wherever Adventure Takes You

At Strategic Edge Training, our Outdoor First Aid course is designed for those who operate, lead, or play in remote environments where help may be delayed. Whether you’re a mountain leader, forest school practitioner, scout leader, or an outdoor enthusiast, this course equips you with the skills to manage incidents when you’re off the beaten path.

Who Is This Course For?

Perfect for:

  • Outdoor instructors and expedition leaders
  • Forest school and bushcraft practitioners
  • Hikers, climbers, paddlers, and mountain bikers
  • Teachers leading school trips or DofE expeditions
  • Scouts, guides, and youth group leaders
  • Anyone working or playing in remote areas

Meets the first aid requirements for National Governing Body awards (ML, SPA, BCU, RYA, BASI, etc.) and Forest School Level 3.


What You’ll Learn

Taught by instructors with real outdoor and emergency response experience, you’ll cover:

  • Scene assessment and communication in remote settings
  • Primary and secondary survey
  • Managing unconscious casualties and performing CPR
  • Bleeding, fractures, dislocations, head and spinal injuries
  • Heat and cold injuries: hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke
  • Bites, stings, allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis
  • Evacuation decisions and incident management
  • Use of outdoor-specific equipment like improvised stretchers and splints

Course Duration: 16 hours (typically over 2 days)
Assessment: Continuous practical assessment
Certification: Valid for 3 years and recognised by outdoor NGBs

Why Choose Strategic Edge Training?

  • Veteran-led, professional training with a practical edge
  • Flexible delivery: at your site, in the wild, or at one of our venues
  • Accredited, NGB-compliant certification
  • NEPO-approved, Disability Confident, and a proud Armed Forces Covenant signatory
  • Real-world instructors with backgrounds in military, rescue, and outdoor leadership

Logistics & Pricing

📍 Delivered nationwide — rural sites, training centres, or your location
💼 Ideal for individuals or groups — bespoke options available

To book or request a quote:
📞 01670 231929
📧 info@strategicedgetraining.com

Train Hard. Lead Safe. Think Ahead.

Get trained to handle emergencies in the outdoors — because when you’re miles from help, you are the first responder.