First Aid Courses at Canolfan Tryweryn
Looking to meet that all-important National Governing Body (NGB) requirement for your outdoor qualifications? Or perhaps you just want to update your essential skills and gain confidence in remote environments? Did you know Canolfan Tryweryn is not only North Wales' premier white water centre but also a leading provider of Remote First Aid courses, REC First Aid courses and First Aid at Work training?
You couldn't find a more beautiful and practical location for your first aid training than the banks of the Afon Tryweryn in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, Wales. Learn critical emergency first aid techniques surrounded by the natural beauty of the Welsh mountains, an ideal backdrop for outdoor first aid scenarios.
Remote First Aid
Imagine leaving a training day completely satisfied, knowing you learned far more than expected and genuinely understood the material. Through clear, scenario-based teaching, our instructor helps you understand not just what to do in an emergency, but why specific protocols exist and what happens when alternative measures are used. Enjoyable, high-engagement training that directly impacts real-world performance
REC 16-Hour First Aid
Our popular REC 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course is a comprehensive 2-day programme specifically designed to equip you with a systematic way of managing first aid for casualties in outdoor and remote environments. This practical outdoor first aid qualification is highly regarded across various outdoor sports and activities, including paddling, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering. Course content covers vital topics such as incident management, CPR, bleeding, shock, fractures, environmental illnesses (hypothermia, heatstroke), and remote emergency procedures.
Price: £175 per person
Minimum Age: 16 years (please contact us directly to discuss bookings for individuals under 18)
Duration: 2 full days
Validity: This accredited first aid certificate is valid for 3 years, fulfilling many NGB first aid requirements.
3-day First Aid at Work
The Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician – Recreational course (WRT-Rec) is designed for recreational paddlers with existing river experience, to provide you with the necessary skills to perform rescues in whitewater river situations. This course is a recognised alternative to the BCAB White Water Safety (WWS).
Minimum age: 18
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: confident swimmer with experience of water-based activities (eg kayaker, canoeist).
