REC 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 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.

REC 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course

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.

Upcoming Course Dates:

• 16/17 June 2025 (Perfect for pre-summer season readiness!)
• 6/7 December 2025 (Get qualified before the winter outdoor season!)
  

3-Day First Aid at Work Course

Our 3-day First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive qualification designed to meet the requirements for workplace first aid in various professional settings. This course focuses on workplace health and safety regulations and provides in-depth skills for managing first aid incidents in a working environment. Please note, this is not a REC course.



For further information on course content, upcoming dates, and to discuss whether this First Aid at Work qualification is right for your needs, please contact the centre directly.