CHANGES IN THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE

The NSSA runs instructor and coach education courses for skiers from 14 upwards. As part of the licensing process, the candidates need to complete a 2 day first aid course.

Obviously, during the recent pandemic, it became difficult to run these or attend them. So, one of our partners, World Class Training, pulled together a blended course in order to minimise attendance, making their course far less time/travel intensive. We’ve shared some information on this blended course below.

First Aid qualifications and revalidations are part of our ongoing CPD for ensuring we all comply with the regulations of our governing bodies and organisations. All sports coaches and teachers working in the outdoor sector need to keep up to date and especially during this time.

With the Covid19 global pandemic stirring up all sorts of issues surrounding our way of life, we at World Class Training have been working on ways we can ensure we all keep up to date with our life skills such as First Aid practices.

We have found that much of a standard first aid course can be delivered online. So, we have created a bespoke Blended Learning option for the 2 day first aid course. Learn from the comfort of your own home, in your own time and attend a Zoom session followed by one full day of practical sessions and assessments. Therefore easing the burden of social distancing and contact time. The course was introduced in June and the numbers keep rising of those using the blended option, This is just a few of hundreds of feedback quotes we have had to date!

"The new WCT Blended Learning Outdoor First Aid Course was really excellent. I found it easy to use, informative and relevant to my needs for my BASI snowsports training. Having completed the 8 hour private home study on-line course and test, I am ready for the practical assessment in August 2020." Willes. A

"The whole thing is comprehensive, professional and very user friendly. I'd recommend to anyone needing to have Outdoor First Aid training as part of their work requirements that they choose this course." Martin .C

"Great to do a course which could be completed largely in my own time. Meant that I could revisit subject areas as and when I wanted to ensure that I had fully learned before moving on to the next subject." Alastair. B

The response has been overwhelmingly positive, people are finding that they are learning more as they have time to digest the information and as such put this into practice on the practical assessment day.

We are very proud of the Blended First Aid programme. For those who prefer the 2 day option we do of course still have that available.

To assist in ensuring we all keep on top of the game as far as First Aid is concerned, we also have a number of quick CPD units online along with a Workplace first aid course. These e-learning units are designed for refreshing your knowledge to ensure you are ready for that time when you need to act quickly!

For more information and book a space, contact us on info@worldclasstraining.co.uk or call 01803 467373