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Develop the confidence, judgement and practical skills to manage medical emergencies when help is delayed.
Remote & Wilderness First Responder is an immersive six-day programme for outdoor professionals, expedition leaders, guides and remote workers operating where definitive medical care may be hours away.
Incorporating the FutureQuals Level 3 Award in Immediate Response Emergency Care (IREC®), this programme goes beyond conventional first aid. Through realistic outdoor scenarios, prolonged casualty care exercises and complex decision-making, you'll learn how to assess, manage and lead when conditions are difficult, resources are limited and evacuation is uncertain.
Our educational approach is influenced by internationally recognised wilderness medicine competency standards and experiential outdoor learning, helping you develop not only advanced practical skills, but the confidence and judgement to use them appropriately.
Scenario-based practical training includes:
- Structured patient assessment and clinical decision making
- Advanced airway and breathing management within scope of practice
- Major trauma management, including catastrophic bleeding, fractures and spinal injury
- Prolonged casualty care, monitoring, documentation and reassessment
- Environmental emergencies including hypothermia, heat illness, drowning and altitude illness
- Human factors, leadership and team communication
- Evacuation planning and decision making in remote environments
- Clinical governance, documentation and professional practice for the independent responder
Training is delivered predominantly outdoors and may include extended or overnight casualty management exercises to reflect the realities of remote incident management.
Courses are delivered at carefully selected outdoor venues across Southern England and North Wales, providing varied terrain and realistic learning environments.
Typical venues include:
- Buckinghamshire – The Horse Trust, Slad Ln, Princes Risborough HP27 0PP
- Oxfordshire – Aston Rowant Nature Reserve, Watlington OX49 5SD
- Berkshire – Path Hill Outdoor Education Centre Path Hill, Goring Heath, Reading RG8 7RE
- Snowdonia - Glan Aber Hotel, Holyhead Road, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0AB
On-site delivery is available for schools, outdoor centres, and organisations across the UK.
Included as part of your training package:
- FutureQuals Level 3 Award in Immediate Response Emergency Care (IREC®)
- Comprehensive course manual
- Access to the Invenio community
- Post-incident support
- Exclusive partner gear discounts
If you enjoyed your training and found it valuable, we'd love you to tell others.
Once you've successfully completed your course, you can recommend friends, family or colleagues to Invenio Training. If they book and successfully complete their course, we'll send you a £10 Amazon eGift Card as our way of saying thank you.
Simply ask them to enter your name in the comments box when booking.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.
Is this suitable for outdoor professionals?
Yes. This course meets governing body requirements and is suitable for instructors, leaders, and guides.
How long is the certificate valid?
The Level 3 certificate is valid for three years.
Is this a practical course?
Yes. Training is scenario-based and delivered in outdoor environments wherever possible.
Do you offer group bookings?
Yes. On-site delivery and group bookings are available — please get in touch to discuss requirements.
Can I pay in instalments
Yes. We offer Klarna payment options on eligible bookings. Simply choose Klarna at checkout and select the payment plan that suits you.
£175.00 inc. VAT
£225.00 inc. VAT
