16hr Outdoor First Aid Course

16hr Peak District First Aid Course - Validates NGB Qualifications

In short

The 16hr Outdoor First Aid Course is a 2-day course run by Pure Outdoor in the Hope Valley, based at The Adventure Hub in Bamford, Hope Valley. It costs £130 per person, is open to ages 18+ and runs at a maximum ratio of 1:12. Next available dates: Sat 17 Oct 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Sat 14 Nov 2026.

Summary

You're spending more time in the outdoors or maybe you are looking to take on the responsibility of leading a group. If someone were to injure themselves would you know how to take care of them while making sure that you and the rest of your party are also being kept from harm? Perhaps it's time to consider a first aid course aimed specifically at outdoor activities.

16hr Outdoor First Aid Course

Price : £130.00 per person

Location : Hope Valley

Duration : 2 Days

Ratio : 1:12

Minimum age : 18

What's Included :
  • Course Handbook 
  • Complimentary Refreshments 

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Highlights

  • Practical First Aid up to 24 Hours from help 
  • Recognised ITC Qualification 
  • Course Handbook Included

Course Overview

The 2 day ITC Outdoor First Aid course is suitable for most national governing body outdoor qualifications (e.g. Mountain Training, BCU, RYA, BCA and others). It is also ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking training so they are better prepared if the worst happens. It involves 16 hours of tuition and also includes an element of assessment. The aim of the course is to enable students to recognise when someone has a medical emergency and be able to give immediate appropriate assistance at first aid level. 


The trainers will seek to keep medical jargon and terminology to a minimum, concentrating on what you do in different situations rather than what you know. To this end students learn a set of general principles which they can adapt to different situations. The process of progressive skill development will be based on situation assessment and casualty examinations. 


The course is of a very practical nature and will involve ‘treating’ other course members and acting as a casualty. On successful completion students will be awarded the Outdoor First Aid certificate which is valid for three years.

Once registered for the course through this website, a member of staff from Tor Lea Training (who will be delivering this course) will be in touch to confirm availability and send course instructions and information on how to pay the final balance.   


First Aid Trainers 

 We only use trainers who have extensive experience in wilderness settings and most are mountaineering instructors employed full time in the outdoor industry. We feel this is essential for Outdoor First Aid courses focussed on remote locations and improvised casualty care scenarios. 


Course Venue
First aid courses are run from various venues within the Hope Valley and the exact venue depends on the date that you book. Full course location will be emailed out to you upon booking.

Course Outcomes

  • Guidance on current best practice and legislation 
  • Assessments of situations and casualty 
  • Airway, breathing and circulation assessments, including emergency resuscitation 
  • Safe airway position 
  • Dealing with choking 
  • Treatment of severe bleeding and shock 
  • Major injuries, including chest and head injuries 
  • Treatment of fractures 
  • Environmental injuries such as hypothermia and hyperthermia 
  • Life threatening conditions such as heart attack, asthma, diabetes, burns, anaphylactic shock and stroke Injury management in an outdoor situation Incident management scenarios

Course Information

Please bring a packed lunch on both days. On the second day you will need to ensure that you bring suitable clothing for the outdoor environment and all weather conditions. You may be lying down/rolling around on the ground so please bring old kit.
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  • We’re one of a growing number of global businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
  • Our well-equipped training centre, The Adventure Hub, is Carbon Neutral.
  • We encourage car sharing wherever feasible. 
  • We encourage the use of public transport on all our courses. Bamford Railway Station is 5 minute’s walk and we enjoy direct bus connections to Sheffield and nearby villages.

FAQs

Start time: 09:00 - Finish time: . Please note, these times are approximate and could be subject to minor changes. Please leave plenty of time when booking public transport.
Almost all courses begin and end at our base, The Adventure Hub, where you will have access to complimentary tea and coffee. 

We do not provide food as part of our courses and you will need to bring a packed lunch along for each day. There is a cafe on-site that can provide you with sandwiches, cakes and drinks. If you pre-book a lunch with them they will deliver it fresh to our offices first thing each morning. Taste Buds cafe can be reached directly on 01433 208008.

Bookings can be made online or over the phone. All of our courses can be booked in 3 ways:


a) Attend a scheduled course. 

These are open to the public to anyone that meets the pre-requisites. We often advertise many dates for each course, we generally always list 12 months of available dates. This is the most popular and often works out the most cost-effective way of attending our courses.


b) Add a date to our schedule. 

On some courses, we can add extra dates to our schedule, providing you are booking for a certain minimum number of participants, this could be as low as only 2 people. To give us plenty of time to assign staff to your course, you can only add a date to the schedule if it is more than 7 days in advance.


c) Make a private booking.

All of our courses can be booked privately, with a private instructor just for you or your group. This gives you the flexibility to book any date that suits you and also it means the instructor can fine-tune the course content to suit your aspirations. To make a private booking, you just need to fill out a booking request, we will then get back to you with availability and a price. 


d) Book our premium 'Private Booking Plus+' service.

All the benefits of the private booking service, with lots of additional extras including meet & greet at your hotel, luxury picnic hamper including Champagne, digital photo pack, flexible booking arrangements and a pre-activity consultancy to allow your first-class instructor extra time to design your special day. To make a private booking plus+ booking, you just need to fill our a booking request, we will then get back to you with availability and a price. 

Yes of course, you are welcome to leave anything (luggage) at the training centre during your course with us.
It is essential that you let us know about any medical condition or injury when booking and that you also let your instructor know on the starting day of your course. This information will remain completely confidential but is essential to allow us to tailor our activities to suit you and to ensure the safety of other group members.

Anyone aged 13 or over can attend any of our scheduled courses with the exception of Mountain Biking and Winter Skills where the minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a parent.

We hold an AALA license and are able to take out children who are younger than 13, however we only offer this on a private guided basis. See our private guiding rates, as this can work out very competitive, especially when booking as a family. There is no maximum age, if you feel young enough to attend then you are very welcome!

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 16hr Outdoor First Aid Course cost?
The 16hr Outdoor First Aid Course costs £130 per person. It includes course handbook and complimentary refreshments.
How long is the 16hr Outdoor First Aid Course?
The course lasts 2 days.
When are the next available dates?
The next dates with spaces are Sat 17 Oct 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Sat 14 Nov 2026, Mon 16 Nov 2026, Sat 5 Dec 2026. Live availability and all dates are shown in the booking panel on this page.
What is the group size and instructor ratio?
This course runs at a maximum instructor to client ratio of 1:12, so you get plenty of individual coaching.
Do I need any previous experience?
None
What equipment do I need?
Please bring a packed lunch on both days. On the second day you will need to ensure that you bring suitable clothing for the outdoor environment and all weather conditions. You may be lying down/rolling around on the ground so please bring old kit.
When does the course start and finish?
Start time: 09:00 - Finish time: . Please note, these times are approximate and could be subject to minor changes. Please leave plenty of time when booking public transport.
Do the course prices include food and drink?
Almost all courses begin and end at our base, The Adventure Hub, where you will have access to complimentary tea and coffee. We do not provide food as part of our courses and you will need to bring a packed lunch along for each day. There is a cafe on-site that can provide you with sandwiches, cakes and drinks. If you pre-book a lunch with them they will deliver it fresh to our offices first thing each morning. Taste Buds cafe can be reached directly on 01433 208008.
How do I book?
Bookings can be made online or over the phone. All of our courses can be booked in 3 ways: a) Attend a scheduled course. These are open to the public to anyone that meets the pre-requisites. We often advertise many dates for each course, we generally always list 12 months of available dates. This is the most popular and often works out the most cost-effective way of attending our courses. b) Add a date to our schedule. On some courses, we can add extra dates to our schedule, providing you are booking for a certain minimum number of participants, this could be as low as only 2 people. To give us plenty of time to assign staff to your course, you can only add a date to the schedule if it is more than 7 days in advance. c) Make a private booking.All of our courses can be booked privately, with a private instructor just for you or your group.
Can I leave kit at the centre?
Yes of course, you are welcome to leave anything (luggage) at the training centre during your course with us.
Do you need to know about medical conditions?
It is essential that you let us know about any medical condition or injury when booking and that you also let your instructor know on the starting day of your course. This information will remain completely confidential but is essential to allow us to tailor our activities to suit you and to ensure the safety of other group members.
What's the minimum/maximum age for participation?
Anyone aged 13 or over can attend any of our scheduled courses with the exception of Mountain Biking and Winter Skills where the minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a parent.We hold an AALA license and are able to take out children who are younger than 13, however we only offer this on a private guided basis. See our private guiding rates, as this can work out very competitive, especially when booking as a family. There is no maximum age, if you feel young enough to attend then you are very welcome!
Can I buy this course as a gift?
Yes. You can buy this course as an e-gift voucher from this page, and the recipient chooses their own date.
Do course customers get a discount on kit?
Yes — every Pure Outdoor course includes a 10% discount on equipment at The Adventure Hub shop (in store and at adventure-hub.com).
Booking & general
Do I have to pay in full when I book?
Not always. Places are reserved by paying either the specified deposit or the full fee. The balance is due no later than 6 weeks before the course starts. If you book within 6 weeks of the start date, the full fee is payable when you book.
What if the weather is bad?
Our courses run in a range of weather — that's part of learning in the UK hills, so come prepared for the conditions. If the weather is genuinely dangerous we may modify or cancel a session, in which case you'll be offered a refund or an alternative date.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made in writing (email is fine). Charges are based on the original course start date: more than 4 weeks before — 25% of the total course fee; between 4 and 2 weeks before — 75%; within 2 weeks — 100%. As courses run on fixed dates, the statutory 14-day cooling-off period doesn't apply.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking. Park next to The Adventure Hub building if there's space, or use the overflow area in the back corner of the main Hope Valley Garden Centre car park, about 200m away.
Can I get there by train or bus?
Yes. Bamford railway station on the Hope Valley line is about a 5-minute walk from The Adventure Hub, and the nearest bus stop is 'Shatton Lane' (see traveline.info for times). Course times are arranged to fit public transport timetables where possible.
Do you need to know about medical conditions?
Yes. Please tell us about any medical condition or injury when you book, and let your instructor know on the first day. It's kept confidential, and it lets us tailor activities to you and keep the group safe.
Do I need my own insurance?
For UK courses we strongly recommend your own personal accident insurance, including cancellation cover. For overseas courses you must have specialist rescue, medical and repatriation insurance, and send us the details by the final payment date. The BMC and Snowcard both offer suitable mountaineering insurance.

More answers in our FAQs or call 01433 424164.

Our instructors can be booked privately to deliver this course. Benefit from private tuition, pick a date that suits you and your instructor can design the day to suit your needs. You can hire one of our instructors from just £250 inc vat per day. (Click here to book a private course)

£130.00 per person

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