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Remote Area Medical Skills for Bushcraft and Exploration
Two days/16 hours
This course covers all of the essential first aid and medical skills required by those who travel, work, and play in the outdoors. The course is suitable for the lay person (non-medical professional) and will meet the needs of bushcraft and outdoor instructors and group leaders, mountain guides, climbers and mountaineers, canoeists and kayakers, as well as those who travel in remote areas by vehicle or on foot and those who just enjoy spending time in the hills and the woods.
Course Content:
Assessment of the ill or injured casualty
Major haemorrhage control
Airway management and ventilation
Adult and paediatric resuscitation
Identification and management of hidden bleeding and shock
Neurological assessment and head injury
Heat-related illness
Cold injury and hypothermia
Fracture management
Basic wound care
Common medical emergencies
Management of envenomation
Communication, documentation, and hand-over to medical services
Equipment considerations
Assessment
This course is continually assessed with formative feedback throughout.
Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate for this 16 hour Remote First Aid course, valid for 3 years.
Meets the standards set by the Institute for Outdoor Learning for outdoor first aid at band 3 (accreditation pending).
Can be used for revalidation of first aid training in respect of NGB awards; e.g. Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor, Canoe Leader/Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader, Cave Leader, Ski Instructor, etc.
Suitable for school teachers and DofE leaders, etc.
This course is delivered by
Dr Paul Bromley
PhD MSc(QMUL) MSc(Lond) PGDip(Adv EM) PGDip(Cardiol) DipIMC(RCSEd) AFFLM(DLM) MCPara FESC FRGS FAWM
One of the UKs most accomplished expedition medics, Paul began his career in the armed forces where he qualified as a mountain leader and operated in some of the worlds most challenging environments including desert, jungle, mountain, and arctic. Paul is a Registered Paramedic and has worked for many years as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS emergency department. He has served as solo medical provider for expeditions and trips in Africa, South America, and across Europe. Paul holds post-graduate qualifications in emergency medicine, critical care, pre-hospital care, travel medicine, humanitarian medicine, and is one of less than 30 UK clinicians and was the first UK Paramedic to achieve the Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM).
DETAILS:
Course Details
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday
🏕️ Optional Camping: Friday & Saturday nights available
💷 Price: £220 per person
📍 Location: Private woodland near Harewood, Leeds (exact directions provided upon booking)
What’s Included:
Two-day, immersive outdoor course experience
Optional overnight camping on both Friday and Saturday nights
Fully catered: Lunch provided each day, plus a hearty Saturday evening meal for campers
Small group size (max. 12 participants) for high-quality, hands-on instruction
Full kit list provided upon booking—just bring warm clothing, a packed lunch, and a mug
Important Info
Best suited for participants aged 16 and over
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Due to the involved nature of the course, it may not be suitable for younger attendees—please contact us if you’re unsure
Please review our Terms & Conditions before booking.
