Outdoor Safety Training Beginners
Start your next adventure safely and relaxed! - An introduction to our Outdoor Safety Training.
Our online outdoor safety training teaches you the most important basics for preparation and emergencies in nature – relaxed, thorough and to the point.
With over 10 years of outdoor experience, we give you practical tips for tour planning, show you an emergency scheme for recognizing medical problems and explain step by step how you can treat minor injuries yourself.
You'll also get an overview of typical diseases found in nature. To better illustrate these, we'll take you to the desert, the tropics, and the mountains – although many of these problems can just as easily occur right on your doorstep.
A clear and concise script helps you refresh your knowledge at any time. It also includes checklists, for example, what a sensible first-aid kit should really contain.
What you can expect:
- Thorough preparation: fitness, map reading, climate, repair kits
- Coping with stress and risks on the go
- First aid basics: wound care, pressure bandage, infection management
- Disease patterns clearly explained according to climate zones – with knowledge that you can apply anywhere.
- Practical summaries for equipment, insurance and emergency communication
Ideal for:
- For everyone who wants to be safer outdoors
- Beginners looking for a structured introduction
- Experienced outdoor enthusiasts who want to refresh their knowledge
Humor, heart and experience ensure that learning is not only easier, but also really fun.
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Contents
Proper preparation is key: First aid begins in the mind, not in the backpack.
We focus on the most important aspects to defuse potentially dangerous situations in advance. These include fitness, map reading, climate awareness, and appropriate clothing. We'll also introduce you to a repair kit that allows you to fix backpacks, clothing, tents, and sleeping mats while on the go. You'll learn how to call for help using light signals or satellite communication and how to guide a helicopter. Finally, we'll explain why having the right insurance is crucial to avoid high rescue costs.
In addition, we'll show you how to safely treat minor injuries: from applying pressure bandages to closing wounds with superglue or Steri-Strips. We'll explain what's important when it comes to wound dressings and how to recognize infections early.
Finally, we will present a useful first aid kit and test your knowledge in a short quiz.
Sequence
1. Preparing for your adventure
How to best prepare for your tour with the right fitness, suitable clothing and useful equipment.
Practical tips for navigation and the most important travel advice.
What to do if you need help? We'll show you how to use everything correctly, from emergency whistles to satellite communication.
2. Recognizing and managing emergencies
How to recognize what constitutes a real emergency and how to react correctly.
Practical techniques to control your stress and quickly make the right decision.
3. First aid – Act immediately in case of life-threatening injuries
Introduction to the xABCDE scheme – what you need to do first in critical situations.
How to identify life-threatening injuries with a quick examination.
4. Treat wounds and prevent infections
How to properly treat wounds and close them using simple means.
Tips for controlling and treating wound infections.
5. T ropen
What you should be aware of in tropical areas – from malaria to snakebites.
First aid for drowning accidents, concussions and other typical dangers.
6. Desert
How to protect yourself from the heat and what to do if you are suffering from dehydration.
First aid for sunstroke, heatstroke and burns.
7. Alpine and Arctic regions
How to protect yourself from altitude sickness, hypothermia, and frostbite.
First aid for hypothermia and altitude sickness
8. Outdoor First Aid Kit – What you really need
The most important components of an effective first aid kit
Outdoor Safety Training Beginners
Experience first aid in a completely new way
- 33 practical lessons: From tour planning to emergency situations and wound care.
- Preparation for every adventure: From fitness and map reading to repair kits – the course helps you to prevent dangerous situations and prepare safely for your outdoor adventures.
- Focus on universal applicability: The content conveyed is not only intended for exotic regions, but can be applied everywhere – whether in the tropics or right on your doorstep.
Theory & Practice
Deepen your knowledge in one of our practical outdoor safety training courses. Learn universal first aid procedures for everyday and extreme conditions using realistic case studies and simulations. Conducted by a team of medical professionals, psychologists, (experiential) educators, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need prior medical knowledge?
No , no prior medical knowledge is necessary. All content is structured in such a way that it can be understood and applied without any medical background.
Who are the outdoor safety training courses suitable for?
Beginner:
This course is for people who enjoy spending time in nature or who want to gain initial experience with outdoor first aid. It also aims to inspire further exploration of the topic of outdoor first aid.
Basic course:
For people who require advanced first aid, especially in remote areas. This practical course is based on rescue times of between 4 and 12 hours. This applies primarily to hikers and mountaineers, but also to backpackers, off-road travelers, and extreme tourists. Relevant companies would include research institutes, travel and expedition companies, industrial climbers, or aid organizations.
Is there a minimum age for participation?
Yes.
To enroll in the online course, you must be at least 18 years old.
Our practical courses are open to those aged 16 and over, accompanied by a parent. Because we believe it's important to promote first aid skills from a young age, we've created a special discounted combination ticket for course bookings.
Will I receive a first aid certificate?
Beginner:
Only a confirmation of participation is provided here.
Basic course:
We are currently in the process of obtaining DGUV certification so that we can certify first aiders and company aiders.
Regardless, you will receive a certificate of participation with the most important content of our outdoor first aid courses.