Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall

If you’re an outdoor professional, group leader, or adventurer based in Cornwall or the surrounding areas, there’s one essential skillset you shouldn’t leave home without: first aid. But not just any first aid—real-world, outdoor-ready training designed for when things go wrong far from help. That’s exactly what you get with Optimal First Aid’s Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall—hands-on, practical courses designed for real outdoor environments and delivered by people with real outdoor experience.

Who Are Our Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall For?

Our courses are ideal for:

• Mountain leaders
• Hill and moorland leaders
• Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) supervisors and assessors
• Climbing and mountaineering instructors
• Paddle sports coaches
• Expedition leaders
• Forest school leaders
• Outdoor centre staff
• Scouts, guides, and youth workers

They meet the requirements of many national governing bodies (NGBs), including Mountain Training, British Canoeing, and others. If your role demands a 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate, this is the course for you. View Course Dates >>

Real training for real situations

We don’t teach from a textbook in a classroom. Our outdoor first aid training is practical, immersive, and built for the realities of remote, rugged environments.

You will practise:

• Managing incidents in remote settings
• Improvising with limited resources
• Treating common outdoor injuries
• Performing CPR and using an AED (adult, child and infant)
• Managing environmental injuries like hypothermia and heat stroke
• Planning for evacuation and long waits for help

All delivered by experienced instructors from either military, outdoor expedition, or rescue backgrounds.

Certified, Regulated, Recognised

Our 16-hour courses are:

• fully regulated
• recognised by major outdoor organisations
• suitable for NGB award requirements
• valid for three years
• include optional paediatric first aid certification for those working with children

We can also bundle in an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification for those who need it. Contact us about this >>

Based Near Truro – Easy to Access From Across Cornwall

Our training base is just outside Truro, making it easy to reach from all corners of Cornwall. With nearby parking and good transport links, it’s a hassle-free journey whether you’re coming from Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay, Bodmin or beyond.

And with access to real outdoor spaces—woodlands, fields, and uneven terrain—it’s a training venue that reflects the places you’ll be working in.

Group Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall – We Come to You

Want us to train your whole team? We travel across Cornwall to deliver group outdoor first aid training at your own site.

From forest schools and youth groups to adventure companies and education providers, we bring the same immersive, high-quality training straight to you. Cost-effective, flexible, and tailored to your environment. Contact us about this >>

Paediatric First Aid Included

Working with children? We include paediatric first aid content as standard, with the option of a separate paediatric certificate that meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

This makes our course ideal for:

• Forest school leaders
• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Outdoor education centres
• Youth organisations
• DofE leaders working with under-18s

Why Our Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall Stand Out

• Cornwall based – local provider with local knowledge
• Experienced instructors – real-life outdoor and emergency backgrounds
• Scenario-based learning – practical, immersive and memorable
• Paediatric content included – no need for a separate course
• Public and private courses – near Truro or at your site
• Regulated and recognised – trusted by national governing bodies

What Our Learners Say

“This was a great course. It was full-on over two days, packed with information and the trainer was very knowledgeable. The trainer taught the material well and set up many, life-like first aid scenarios. I will want to go back to the same company in 3 years to renew..”
– Alastair

“I have just completed probably the best First Aid course I have been on in the last 30 years. Practical training focused on relevant scenarios that trained you to assess and think rather than look at a text book. Highly recommended.”
– Andrea.

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Join Our Outdoor First Aid Courses in Cornwall Near Truro

Upcoming courses run regularly just outside Truro. Group bookings are available anywhere in Cornwall.

Spaces are limited and fill quickly, so book early to secure your place. If you would prefer training delivered at your own site, get in touch to discuss your needs.