Emergency Outdoor First Aid (EOFA)

Course Overview

Our 1-day (8-hour) FAIB Regulated course gives learners the essential skills and confidence to assess and manage common emergencies and injuries in outdoor and remote environments.

What you'll learn

Primary survey and casualty care

CPR and AED use

Recovery position and vomiting

Outdoor CPR considerations (e.g. drowning, lightning)

Bleeding control and shock
Cuts, grazes and nosebleeds
Bites and stings
Minor burns and scalds

Life-saving skills

Injury management

Outdoor essentials

Roles and responsibilities
Scene safety and risk management
Environmental protection

Outdoor Practical Scenarios

Put your learning into practice with realistic, hands-on scenarios in an outdoor setting, helping you build confidence and apply your skills in real life.

Outdoor activity leaders and instructors
Schools and forest school staff
Youth and community organisations
Anyone working, volunteering or leading activities outdoors

Who is it suitable for?

1. What is Emergency Outdoor First Aid training?

Emergency Outdoor First Aid (EOFA) is a practical, one-day course designed for people who work, volunteer or participate in outdoor activities. It teaches essential first aid skills, including CPR, AED use, managing bleeding and responding to common emergencies, while considering the additional challenges of outdoor environments.

2. What's the difference between Emergency Outdoor First Aid and Outdoor First Aid?

Emergency Outdoor First Aid is an 8-hour course covering essential emergency skills. The 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course provides more extensive training in injuries, medical emergencies and casualty management, particularly where professional help may be delayed.

(Read our guide to choosing the right Outdoor First Aid course.)

3. Who should attend an Emergency Outdoor First Aid course?

This course is suitable for outdoor activity assistants, teachers, youth group volunteers, countryside workers and anyone responsible for supporting people during outdoor activities. The appropriate level of training will depend on your activities, the risks involved and any professional qualification requirements.

4. Is Emergency Outdoor First Aid suitable for Forest School leaders?

Forest School leaders are generally expected to hold a 16-hour first aid qualification that includes relevant outdoor and age-specific training. Our two-day Outdoor First Aid course may therefore be more appropriate, subject to your setting's requirements.

5. Will I receive a recognised certificate?

Yes. On successful completion, learners receive an FAIB-regulated Emergency Outdoor First Aid certificate, valid for three years. Always check whether the qualification meets the requirements of your employer, organisation or governing body.

6. Does the course include practical outdoor scenarios?

Yes! Our training is practical and scenario-based, helping learners apply first aid skills to situations they could realistically encounter outdoors. We encourage discussion around the environments you work in, the activities you supervise and the challenges you may face.

7. Can GO! First Aid deliver the course at our location?

Absolutely. We can deliver Emergency Outdoor First Aid training for groups of up to 12 learners at your workplace or a suitable training venue. In-house courses cost £800 + VAT per group, making them a cost-effective option for organisations training several team members together.

Contact GO! First Aid to discuss your training requirements.

FAQs
Emergency Outdoor First Aid (EOFA)

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We can help you choose the right training based on your workplace, team size and level of risk.
Contact us for guidance.

Not sure whether the 1-day or 2-day Outdoor First Aid course is right for you?

The right course will depend on your outdoor activities, the environments you work in, the risks involved and how far you may be from emergency medical assistance.

Whether you're a Forest School leader, outdoor instructor or responsible for group activities, it's important to choose training that reflects the situations you could face.

Read our guide to the differences between Emergency Outdoor First Aid (1 day) and Outdoor First Aid (2 days) to help you decide which course best suits your needs.

Ready to GO!?

Looking for first aid training in Greater Manchester? Get in touch with GO! First Aid and we'll help you find the right course or training option.

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