Who is a first aid course for?

Everyone, really. Parents, walkers, coaches, and anyone leading groups outdoors. Some courses are general, others tailored to remote and outdoor settings.

Will I get a recognised qualification?

Many courses lead to recognised certificates, including outdoor first aid awards required by activity leaders and instructors. Check what the specific course awards.

How long do courses take?

Anything from a half-day refresher to two or three days for a full outdoor first aid qualification.

Do I need any experience?

None. Courses assume no prior knowledge and build up through hands-on practice.

What is the difference between outdoor and standard first aid?

Outdoor first aid covers managing casualties when help is delayed and you are far from a hospital, which is common on hills, water and trails.

How often do I need to renew?

Most certificates last around three years. Your provider will tell you when a refresher is due.

First Aid in Devon

Devon offers two stunning coastlines plus Dartmoor, with sea kayaking, paddleboarding, coastal hiking and climbing across South West England. Paddle the estuaries and the South West Coast Path's beaches, kayak around sheltered bays, hike Dartmoor's tors with a guide, and climb on sea cliffs and indoor walls. From relaxed family paddles to wild moorland expeditions, Devon's operators cater to every age and ability.

First aid is the most useful skill most people never get round to learning. It is the difference between freezing and acting when someone is hurt, and outdoors, where help can be a long way off, that difference is bigger still. The good news is it is very learnable, and a good course makes it stick.

Courses range from a half-day basics session to full outdoor and workplace qualifications. They are hands-on rather than death-by-slideshow, with plenty of practice on the things that actually happen on hills, water and trails.

The providers on adventuro run first aid and outdoor first aid courses, many of them recognised qualifications for leaders and instructors. It is the course you hope you never need and are very glad you took.