First aid training for the Outdoors
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First Aid training for the outdoors

Upcoming courses.

I'll be running open 2 day (16 hr) REC Emergency first aid courses throughout 2010. My next courses will be taking place in Aberfoyle on 28-29 August, 16-17 October, 4-5 December at a cost of £100 per person. Click here for more information.

Why choose me?

As a first aid trainer who is also a keen paddler, climber, biker and walker, I can tailor first aid courses to the specific needs of your activity.

Principles not Rules

I believe in teaching principles - not rules. In the outdoors when help might be many hours away, your best course of action is affected by the weather, your kit, your group, your whereabouts to mention just a few factors. In real life, the answer is almost always "it depends....".

Learning by doing

The best way to learn first aid is by doing first aid. We'll spend as much time as possible actively dealing with mock incidents.

Nationally recognised

Unlike most trainers, I'm not tied to just one awarding body. I can run first aid courses through REC, BCU lifeguards and Abertay. This means I can deliver a wider variety of courses at a price to suit you. I can run first aid training that will validate qualifications with BCU, MLT, RYA, BCA and SMBLA.

If there are a group of you wanting first aid training then why not book me for a private course? You can choose your own dates and I'll travel to you. For groups of five or more it's not just more convenient but also cheaper. A two day course with up to twelve particpants will typically cost you £500. You provide a venue and I'll provide everything else.

Contact me to arrange a course.

Other first aid courses

I can also provide the following;

Emergency life support1 dayA quick, basic course covering, airway, breathing and CPR
BCU aquatic first aid level 11 dayAppropriate for paddlers and for validating BCU qualifications.
BCU aquatic first aid level 22 daysSimilar aims to the two day REC course, but with a stong water based emphasis.
HSE first aid at work3 daysA legal requirement for the first aider in many organisations.
HSE emergency
first aid at work
1 dayFirst aid at work qualification appropriate to smaller and lower risk organisations.
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