Activity first aid

Activity First Aid

Course overview

Our two day Activity First Aid course is specifically designed for the types of injuries that occur in outdoor activities such as cadet forces, Duke of Edinburgh, and sports.

We can deliver this course at your venue, anywhere in Kent. We have previously delivered courses in Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford. 

The course covers the following topics:

  • The role of the First Aider
  • Managing an emergency
  • Communication and Casualty Care
  • The Primary Assessment
  • Resuscitation techniques
  • Recovery Position
  • Choking
  • Seizures
  • Shock
  • External Bleeding
  • Minor Injuries
  • Secondary survey
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains and Strains
  • Head, neck and back injuries
  • Chest and abdominal injuries
  • Thermal injuries
  • Eye injuries
  • Poisonous substances
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Major illnesses – heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, diabetes, and asthma
  • Extremes of heat and cold
 

Who is this course for?

This course would be ideal for:

  • Youth leaders, especially those working in outdoor fields such as Scouts or Guides
  • MOD-sponsored cadet force leaders
  • Duke of Edinburgh leaders and participants
  • Those undertaking sports awards or outdoor events awards, such as climbing instructors
  • Others with an interest in outdoor pursuits.

If you require a course for your workplace, please either contact us to discuss dual certifying this course, or instead look at our First Aid at Work course. 

Timings

Our First Aid at Work course is 12 hours, excluding breaks, over a minimum of three days. This is a HSE requirement for this course. 

Courses usually assemble ready to begin at 9am and finish each day at 5pm with breaks throughout the day. Students must attend the whole course to be able to receive their certificate.

Certificates

When you successfully complete a course you will be sent a secure PDF certificate to print and proudly display in your workplace. 

We can also provide full colour, hard copy certificates with industry-leading security features or credit card style plastic certificates on request. Additional charges apply, please contact us for more details.  

Certificates are valid for three years. After this you must attend the full course again to requalify. Annual refresher training is strongly recommended. 

What's included in the price?

Your course booking fees includes:

  • Registration on your course
  • A full colour course book and training pack to practice your new skills
  • A secure, printable PDF certificate on completion
  • Refreshments throughout the day – tea, coffee and snacks
  • Access to our resources area for ongoing continuing professional development
  • Free certificate expiry reminder service

Hear what our students say about this course

“A brilliant course, really loved that we had the opportunity to ask lots of questions”

Rebecca Meredith
Cross-Links Youth Centre

Any questions?

You can call us on 0330 133 2444,  email us at training@lfas.org.uk or click below to contact us through our website for more information

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Page updated on: 24 April 2025 

Updated by: Jess Lilly