This interactive course is built to give you the confidence to deal with an emergency situation out adventuring as well as in and out of work. This course is largely practical and discussion based, we firmly believe that being comfortable whilst training in a relaxed environment with time to ask questions is key to being able to apply these skills should you ever need them. 

A Bonus two courses for the price of one, as well as being designed for the outdoor enthusiast this course also meets the standards for a HSE emergency first aid at work course.

 

What we'll cover...
  • Adult & child Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • Choking Unconsciousness & Recovery position
  • Injuries to the Bones, Muscles and Joints
  • Head, Neck & Back Injuries
  • Choking 
  • How to use a defib (AED)
  • Managing a Casualty 
  • Bleeding & Burns
  • Seizures & Fitting 
  • First Aider Responsibilities
  • Other outdoor activity related issues
Who's this for?

Anyone involved with adventure sports or who wants to learn some basic first aid skills. 

Outdoor activity instructors looking for a NGB compliant 8 hour first aid course.

Kit needed:

Just a note pad, pen and some lunch. All kit and refreshments are provided!

Itinerary:

Our start time and meeting point is 9:30am at our centre. Here we will brief you on the days activity and get to know eachother whilst having a brew and biscuit. Wear clothes that will be comfortable in all day and moving around in.

How to book:

To book its super simple, we have 'Open Courses' which run regularly throughout the year on set dates. Just select which date works for you and book online below. 

If these dates don't suit, then you can add a new 'Open Course' to be run on a date which suits you better! This will become a new 'Open Course' and will populate a new date on to our 'open course' list and others can join in.  

If you'd rather have us all to yourself, select 'Book Privately' and we will run this course completely private and bespoke to you, on the date you request. We simply charge for 6 and you can fill the course as you like. We can host 8 people at our venue or 12 if you have the space at your venue.

If you want us to come to you, have a suitable taining space and a team of people to train we are always happy to travel. Get in touch and we can make sure you have the right facilities and are selecting the right course for you.

Any questions at all please don't hestitate to Contact us


FAQ's

We understand this is a very tricky time for everyone! If for any reason you can't make a course with us because of COVID then don't panic. We will guarantee you space on any future course! We have said to everyone we will honour any bookings made, which have been affected by the pandemic into the foreseeable future with no expiry date. 

If your qualification requires you to have a 1 day (8hr) this course meets the needs outlines by the main NGBs we have checked; Mountain Training, British Canoeing, MIAS, etc. If you have any concerns or want to confirm specifics please get in touch.

Your certificate will last for 3 years, if you sign up to our website you will be reminded when you are due for renewal.

No, we believe courses can be interactive and practical without having to go outside. The time saved can be spent on other activities an building your confidence as a first aider. We also find being warm, comfortable and having a kettle to hand are all great additions to the learning environment.


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Booking Options

  • Book Privately

    Click the button below to show our calendar of availability and have us all to yourself! If you can't find a date available just contact us! 

    BOOK A PRIVATE SESSION

Instructors and insurance

All our staff are qualified and assessed by the Mountain Training Association and have years of coaching and instructing experience and all participants are covered for all activities via our public liability insurance.

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Gift cards / Course bundles

Our Gift Vouchers make perfect presents to celebrate a birthday, Christmas and any other special occasion!

We also offer course bundles which allows you to Gift card more than one course to your loved one.

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How to Find Us

Based within the Staffordshire Moorlands part of Peak District National Park, just below the iconic Roaches; we have some of the best rock climbing and hiking venues the UK has to offer within walking distance of our centre. Situated 5 minutes up the road in Upper Hulme from the local town of Leek, getting to us couldn't be easier. With parking, toilets, free hot drinks and wifi our climbing school couldn't be a better place to start your journey.

01538 300174

info@peakclimbingschool.co.uk

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Upper Hulme Mill, Upper Hulme, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TY