The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments. Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat a range of conditions that could occur during any form of activity, from life threatening illnesses to minor injuries.

 

A guidance document is available on request which identifies the course syllabus against British Canoeing's expected content for courses. 

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A range of outdoor activity First Aid related subjects are covered including:

•  The role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• CPR and AED use

• Recovery Position

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Head, neck and back injuries

• Chest and abdominal injuries

• Fractures External bleeding

• Shock

• Burns and scalds

• Choking

• Poisoning

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Epilepsy and seizures

• Treatment for hot and cold temperatures

• Minor injuries Sprains, strains and dislocations

• Eye injuries

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