REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course
As a result of COVID-19 we are now operating with only 4 to a course this enables a 2 metre social distancing in the classroom. We are providing extensive individual specialist training equipment so that all participants have 'hands on'.
This course takes place in and outside the classroom.
At the bottom of this page is a Book and Pay facility, when you use it you will receive a receipt and course booking confirmation, all by email - 24/7.
If only 2 people book we run the course - YES!
| Course Duration | 2 Days. (Total 16 Hours) |
| Times | 09.00 - 17.00 With working lunch |
| Previous experience | None required |
| Course Handbook | A comprehensive First Aid book will be issued |
| Assessment | Continuous assessment |
| Certification | On a successful completion of the course, REC Head Office will forward a Certificate that will be valid for 3 years. RYA Certification available see below for information. |
| Clothing | This is an active and practical course, so come prepared with waterproofs, warm clothing and appropriate footwear that may get wet and muddy in an outdoors setting |
| Refreshments | Bring your own drinks. |
| Lunch | Bring your own lunch. |
| Parking | Is Free. |
| Accommodation | There are plenty of reasonably priced Bed and Breakfast/Hotels a short drive from the Centre |
| Course Fee | £125 Is our Pre COVID-19 discounted REC Outdoor First Aid course price which is not viable to currently charge as we can no longer have large group numbers attending in a classroom. WE ARE NOW OPERATING WITH ONLY 4 TO A COURSE. We are currently providing REC First Aid courses at £210 these courses have more Technical content and all candidates train using their own Manikin and Defibrillator. There will be only 4 candidates to a course. All dates and costs are in our Book & Pay On-Line Pay Point below. |
| Other Costs | No other costs for this course. |
| Venue Location | Tec Rec Coaching. Southampton Drystack Boatyard. 146 Millbank Street. Southampton. SO14 5QN |
| COVID-19 | We will provide Hand Sanitiser, Gloves, Wipes, and Face Masks should you need to use them. It is expected that you arrive to the course not having or showing any Signs or Symptoms of COVID-19, please do not hesitate to bring your own PPE. Each candidate has an Electronic Feedback full body manikin for Resuscitation Training which also has built in wounds for bandaging practice. ONLY 4 TO A COURSE. |
Your Tutor.
This REC (Rescue Emergency Care) 2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course in Southampton, Hampshire is taught by Steve Gravells of Tec Rec Coaching, Steve has taught Mountain First Aid, First Aid at Sea and BCU courses for over 30 years and a NHS First Responder based in the New Forest. The REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course in Southampton, Hampshire will be highly interactive with practicals and theory elements taught so that you remember them!
First hand experience of coming across accidents and incidents whilst personally skippering Yachts, Mountain climbing, Powerboating, Coaching Kayaking on rivers/sea, Dinghy Sailing, Moutain Biking, and Windsurfing is brought to the course.
"Brilliant course even with COVID-19 measures. Picked course due to calibre of provider and information on the website and was not disappointed.
Best First Aid course I have been on".
Helen Walker. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
REC (Rescue Emergency Care) 2 Day Outdoor First
Aid course
The REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of First Aid for managing casualties using practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations in an outdoor environment.
The course includes:-
The fundamental workings of the body, in particular the heart, lungs and airway
Assessing a casualty
Introduces a system to cope with incidents as safely as possible
Deciding how to deal with an accident or incident
Awareness of delayed medical help and adverse environmental conditions
"Outstanding course, particularly the 'real' scenarios that were arranged outside. The 'blood' adds another dimension"
Anthony Sandry. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course
Realistic First Aid Training
"Very enjoyable course, even with COVID-19 restrictions I learn't as much as before, alternative methods for COVID-19 didn't detract from the learning".
Michael Croucher. 2 Day REC Outdoor First Aid course.
"Outstanding course with fantastic equipment and teaching. Great mix of practicals and theory. Scenarios really helpful and make you think! Thank you so much"
Alexandra Bright. Teacher. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
The Content:-
First Aid Training with the REC scheme is easy and fun.
The course is progressive by building on each session, introducing new scenarios to test all the techniques for:-
Emergency - vital signs, emergency action - airway - unconsciousness - choking - bleeding
Breathing and Circulation - CPR
Environment - Heat Stress - Cold Stress - Hot Injuries - Cold Injuries
Illness - Chest Pain - Stroke - Asthma - Epilepsy - Diabetes
Injury - Head - Spine - Chest - Abdomen - Bones - Soft Tissue
Rescue - Transportation - Communication
"Brilliant course, highly recommended. Quality of teaching was outstanding"
Scott Dallow. Wildlife Trust. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
Fantastic. Memorable delivery with real life experience of Tutor to give credibility. Steve clearly has a real passion for the subject and can provide a coaching approach to learning, so it sticks
Edwina Daniels. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
Certificate Information.
The candidates:-
All candidates entering the REC scheme start with the REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid Course.
The Qualification:-
The REC (Rescue Emergency Care) Emergency First Aid Course is certified for 3 years and is an entry point for the REC scheme. It is currently the approved course for BASI, SkiClub GB, ASCL, RYA, BCU and MLTB, confirm with your National Governing Body.
(An RYA First Aid Certificate can be issued - see below)
(Note to RYA Instructors and Commercial Endorsement holders:- The RYA First Aid syllabus is covered throughout the REC 2 Day First Aid course, if you would like an RYA First Aid Certificate for attending the course, pay an additional £10 at the start of the course to cover Certification and to receive the RYA/MCA recommended First Aid book)
"Very well presented course, Steve has very good subject knowledge. Theory and practical sessions linked and reinforced during whole of weekend"
Ian Rowlands. Yachtmaster. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course
Traumatic Injury - Catastrophic
Bleeding
This is what we get up to on our REC 2 Day First Aid courses at Tec Rec Coaching.
Hands on - well with gloves on as well!
Outdoor scenarios to get you working on your own with your support team member at a distance!
Lots of Outdoor Scenarios to make you think.
Realism brought to the scenarios using fake blood.
"Absolutely blown away with the quality of teaching and level of detail of the course. Thoroughly recomend to any body that enjoys the outdoors"
Annabel Stewart. REC 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
If only 2 people book we run the course - YES!
You will train with your own full body Smart Electronic Feedback Manikin and use a Defibrillator.
COVID-19 Precautions for REC 2 Day
Outdoor First Aid course.
It is essential that you read our COVID-19 information prior to booking your course - Here
You will have your own full body manikin for CPR training, the manikins airways and lungs will be renewed along with appropriate cleaning of the manikin.
Due to the current circumstances only 4 to a course.
We will be providing Hand Sanitiser, Wipes, Gloves and Face Masks for customers and staff to use. Should customers wish to provide their own protection please discuss with your Instructor on the day how it can be looked after. There are sanitiser pumps on each desk in the classrooms.
Customers are requested to meet the Government guidelines regarding Social Distancing, regular hand washing, and being aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 ie raised temperature etc.
Customers will be expected to bring their own drinks and lunch, unfortunatley we are no longer in a position to provide hot drinks.
We have always provided gloves for First Aid courses so there will be plenty of gloves on hand!.....
"Great environment for training/Great facilities.
Good and thorough instructor.
COVID-19 Aware - full PPE available.
Excellent Health and Safety expertise/equipment"
Caroline Taylor.