








OFA | Outdoor First Aid
What is our OFA course?
The Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid is a practical qualification that provides essential first aid skills tailored specifically for use in outdoor or remote environments. The course equips learners to effectively manage medical emergencies and injuries in settings where immediate professional medical help may not be available.
What is covered on our OFA course?
During this extended 2-day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations, including: how to manage multiple casualties, insulating and providing shelter to casualties, cardiac arrest, blood loss, choking, extremes of temperature, unconsciousness, fractures, head and spinal injuries, drowning, burns, head-to-toe survey, medical conditions and more.
Who is our OFA course for?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for people acting in unsupported outdoor roles such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, Bushcraft Instructors, Canoe Instructors or Duke of Edinburgh assessors who run activities where medical help could be up to a few hours away.
How do we assess our OFA course?
9 x Practical assessments
2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Paper).
What is our OFA course?
The Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid is a practical qualification that provides essential first aid skills tailored specifically for use in outdoor or remote environments. The course equips learners to effectively manage medical emergencies and injuries in settings where immediate professional medical help may not be available.
What is covered on our OFA course?
During this extended 2-day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations, including: how to manage multiple casualties, insulating and providing shelter to casualties, cardiac arrest, blood loss, choking, extremes of temperature, unconsciousness, fractures, head and spinal injuries, drowning, burns, head-to-toe survey, medical conditions and more.
Who is our OFA course for?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for people acting in unsupported outdoor roles such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, Bushcraft Instructors, Canoe Instructors or Duke of Edinburgh assessors who run activities where medical help could be up to a few hours away.
How do we assess our OFA course?
9 x Practical assessments
2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Paper).