Emergency Outdoor First Aid

Feature / Topic	Emergency Outdoor (EOFA)	Outdoor First Aid (OFA)	Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)	First Aid at Work (FAW)
Typical Duration	1 Day (8 hrs)	2 Days (16 hrs)	1 Day (6 hrs)	3 Days (18 hrs)
Certification Level	RLSS Level 3	RLSS Level 3	RLSS Level 3	RLSS Level 3
Environment Focus	Rural / Remote	Remote / Wilderness	Office / Low-Risk	Industrial / High-Risk
Adult CPR & AED	✅	✅	✅	✅
Child CPR & AED	❌ Not in Depth (See EPFA/PFA)	❌ Not in Depth (See EPFA/PFA)	❌ Not in Depth (See EPFA/PFA)	❌ Not in Depth (See EPFA/PFA)
Secondary Survey	❌	✅ (Monitoring)	❌	✅
Recovery Position	✅ (Incl. Slopes)	✅ (Incl. Slopes)	✅ Adult	✅ Adult
External Bleeding	✅ (Catastrophic)	✅ (Catastrophic)	✅	✅
Fractures & Sprains	✅	✅ (Splinting)	❌	✅
Head & Spinal Injuries	✅	✅ (Long-term)	❌	✅
Hypothermia / Heat	✅ (Outdoor)	✅ (In-depth)	❌	✅ (Basic)
Anaphylaxis & Asthma	✅	✅	❌	✅
Bites, Stings & Ticks	✅	✅	❌	❌
Major Illness (Heart/Stroke)	❌	✅	❌	✅
Remote Care (2 hrs+)	❌	✅	❌	❌
Evacuation & Triage	❌	✅	❌	❌
NGB Accepted (ML/BC)	✅ Some Accept	✅ Nationally Recognised	❌ No	❌ No

Our current price is £80 for a single space, or £199 for a group session for up to 12 learners (there is a £9 additional fee per learner for course manuals)

8 hours in-person contact learning time (i.e not including lunch breaks) over 1 day

The Emergency Outdoor First Aid course is specifically designed for individuals who work or spend time in outdoor environments where medical help is nearby but terrain or weather may complicate a standard rescue.

• Recreational Users: Ideal for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, and paddlers who want skills beyond a standard office-based course.
• Volunteers & Assistants: Suitable for DofE volunteers, Scout/Guide helpers, and school staff assisting on outdoor trips.
• Low-Risk Professionals: Recommended for those working in “semi-rural” settings like local parks, nature reserves, or outdoor heritage sites.
• Forest School Assistants: Often taken by those supporting a lead instructor (the lead instructor typically requires the full 2-day course).

Important Note on Professional Awards: If you are working toward a professional qualification (e.g., Mountain Leader, British Canoeing Coach, or Forest School Leader), this 1-day course is usually not enough. Most National Governing Bodies (NGBs) legally require the Full 16-hour (2-day) Outdoor First Aid course

Common Roles requiring a EOFA:

🥾 Walking Group Leaders – For those leading low-level coastal or rural walks.

🚵 Mountain Bike Trail Cycle Leaders – For individuals leading groups on managed trail centers.

🏹 Field Archery Instructors – Specifically for those operating in woodland courses.

🛶 Paddlesports Enthusiasts – Kayakers and canoeists who want skills for riverbank emergencies.

🏃 Trail Run Organizers – For marshals and staff at local off-road running events.

🏫 School Trip Assistants – Teachers or parents supporting outdoor residential or day trips.

🌳 Forest School Assistants – Supporting the lead practitioner in a woodland setting.

🐕 Professional Dog Walkers – Especially those using rural trails or off-lead parklands.

🏰 Heritage & Estate Staff – For wardens and guides working on large outdoor historic sites.

📐 Ecological Surveyors – For professionals conducting field research in rural areas.

🧗 Climbing Wall Instructors – Often accepted as the minimum requirement for indoor wall awards.

🚲 Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Volunteers – For those assisting with Bronze or Silver expeditions.

The FAW course is designed to be the first step to becoming a qualified First Aider and will cover a wide range of skills from scratch, this means the course is suitable for most people. We recommend having the following to ensure you maximise your time on the course:

• Must be a minimum age of 16 years old
• To have the ability to kneel for a short period of time
• A basic level of english and hearing

Three years

There are three method of assessment for this course:

• Continual observation throughout by the trainer
• A Multiple Choice Quiz
• Practical Scenario Obervations

We don’t want learners to worry about any assessment, as the trainer is there to help you through it and make sure you have the skills required after the course

You will receive the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• RLSS Level 3 Emergency Outdoor First Aid Qualification

This qualification is Ofqual and Qualification Wales accredited

To renew your certificate, you must re-do the course

Yes! The following points are awarded upon successful completion:

4 CIMSPA Points

0 UCAS points

Please feel free to drop our course training a quick email with your question, and they’ll get back to you with the answer:

Dylan@RPRTtraining.co.uk