Outdoor Incident Management First Aid
The Outdoor Incident Management First Aid course (ODIM) achieves a first aid qualification as required by many National Governing Body (NGB) outdoor pursuits and sports coaching bodies including the MLTB, BCU etc. There is a large outdoor practical element where first aid skills are put to the test in a realistic environment with all the problems of outdoor terrain and weather.
Under the HSE first aid regulations, the ODIM course is an alternative to the 3-day First Aid at Work course where employees spend a lot of time working outdoors. This course has also been adapted for business and industry including for nature reserve and forestry workers, remote surveyors and is ideal for supervisors of the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme working with young people.
Vital for: outdoor sports coaches who need to validate their qualification.
Recommended for: anyone working or particating in activities in outdoor and remote environments.

Course Content
Role of the first aider
Principles of first aid
Legislation
First Aid Kits and Record keeping
Vital signs - recognition of severity of casualty
Incident procedure - managing an incident safely
Treatment of an Unresponsive Casualty
Bleeding and Shock
Catastrophic Haemorrhage
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Adult - practical
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Child/Drowning casualty - practical
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - practical
CPR and AED theory
Choking - Adult, Child & Infant
Minor Injuries – soft tissue injury, fractures and dislocations
Serious injuries – including injuries to the head, chest, abdomen and thigh
Spine and Pelvis injuries
Eye Injuries
Burns including electrical accidents
Temperature regulation - Hypothermia/ Hyperthermia
Common medical problems – including angina/conscious heart attack, asthma, hyperventilation, diabetes, epilepsy (seizures), fainting, anaphylaxis and stroke
Poisons including bites and stings
Issues pertaining to PPE including suspension trauma
Triage
Conscious casualty positioning
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Manual handling considerations in first aid provision
Delivery Methods
In person
In-Person Group
Course Highlights
16 hours of contact time over 2 days
Certificate posted after completion
Certificate valid for three years
F+ for Forestry workers
Can be tailored towards a particular sporting activity for clubs/groups
Prerequisites
Testimonials
Very impressed with the professionalism of both delivery and content. Helen was very personable and had a great delivery style. Encouraged questions and answered them fully and with total confidence. A 5 star experience – I feel much better prepared that I was previously! Thankyou very much indeed!
Liked the delivery style and course materials – covered a lot without being overwhelmed and really helped with my confidence
Delivered very well with a passion!
Just Really Very Very Good!




