First Aid Courses
First Aid Courses are available throughout the year at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre. They are delivered by trained professionals and are designed to suit individuals working in the outdoor education sector. Either look out for one of our course dates below, or, providing your group is 6 or more, get in touch today to arrange an exclusive course for your team.
If there are no dates advertised then we currently have no courses planned.
Outdoor First Aid – 2 Day Training Course
The Outdoor First Aid training course is ideal for outdoor instructors and can be adapted to suit most centre and freelance staff needs. It will provide participants with the skills needed to respond to a range of emergency outdoor situations in a safe, confident and effective way.
A range of topics are covered over the course of 2 days, including assessment of the situation, prioritising treatment, moving a casualty, fractures, spinal injuries and effects of heat and cold.
After successful completion of the course, attendees will be able to undertake the role of First Aider in a medical emergency when medical assistance is more than 30 minutes away.
- NUCO 16hr Level 3, 2 day OFA
- Meets the requirements for the Institute for Outdoor Learning Band 3 training
- Course cost includes e manual, certificate and registration
- All equipment and first aid resources provided
- Valid for 3 years
COURSE DETAILS
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Date
1st-2nd Oct 2026 -
Cost
£160 inc VAT -
Accommodation*
Accommodation only for course attendees - £20 pppn *Food not provided
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NUCO 16hr Level 3 SyllabusEmergency Outdoor First Aid – 1 Day Training Course
The Emergency Outdoor First Aid Qualification will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to respond to a range of emergency outdoor situations in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available.
It has been designed for people working in environments where individuals are likely to find themselves at risk.
Over the course of the session a range of topics will be covered, including: first aid equipment, summon assistance, causality monitoring and control of bleeding.
- The qualification meets the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning Band 2 training
- Ideal for teachers, centre staff, centre support staff
- Cost included manual, certificate and registration
- Course will normally be run on-site over a single day
- 2 half day sessions may be possible to suit any residential bookings at the centre
- Valid for 3 years
COURSE DETAILS
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Date
2nd Sept 2026 -
Cost
£80 inc VAT
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Emergency Outdoor First Aid PosterFirst Aid at Work – 3 Day Course
All successful students will be issued an FAW certificate lasting for 3 years. This FAW course covers all aspects of basic life support including CPR, bleeding, unconsciousness, choking, head injuries, sprains and strains and a vast range of First Aid conditions that you may experience in the workplace.
- Nuco FAW
- Ofqual approved course
- Duration: 18 hours
- Minimum Age: 14
Course Details
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Date
7th-9th Oct 2026 -
Cost
£220 inc VAT
Emergency First Aid at Work – 1 Day Course
Course comprising a minimum of 6 hours of practical and theoretical training covering responsibilities; assessment of the situation; first aid hygiene; resuscitation; anatomy; choking; bleeding; shock; epilepsy; minor injuries and dealing with an unresponsive casualty. Compliant with Health & Safety Executive code of Practice.
- Nuco EFAW
- Duration: 8 hours
Course Details
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Date
6th Nov 2026 -
Cost
£80 inc VAT
Forestry First Aid
An add-on course to completing one of our First-Aid Courses above.
This course provides additional training in the following subjects: Crush Injuries, Hypothermia/Exposure, Lyme Disease and Catastrophic Bleeding using Tourniquets, Haemostats and Compression Bandages (including Chain Saw Injuries and Gun Shot Wounds) and Casualty Evacuation Planning.
- Nuco +F
- Duration: 2 hours
Course Details
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Date
Please Enquire -
Cost
£25 inc VAT
Combined Courses
Dual Course Packages
A variety of our first aid courses can be delivered in combination.
Enquire for further details and pricing.
Dual Options
Outdoor First Aid + Forestry First Aid Training
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Emergency Outdoor First Aid + Forestry First Aid Training
Specialist Outdoor Activity Courses with First Aid
If you are looking to undertake a training course in a specialist discipline; such as Paddle Sports or Mountain Biking, we offer combined package options to include first aid.
Take a look at your area of interest to find out more: