STA
Level 3
QN: 610/5839/7
Curriculum Active
STA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by STA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 16 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
STA
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
16 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid in an Outdoor Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an outdoor first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally in an outdoor environment
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected acute medical condition or sudden illness
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing the effects of temperature extremes in an outdoor environment
- Be able to manage first aid incidents in an outdoor environment
2
Recognition and Management of Adult and Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies in an Outdoor Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with injuries affecting the eyes, ears and nose
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning in an outdoor environment
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who has sustained an electric shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing cold water shock
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5839/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- STA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2025