This course is ideal for Forest School practitioners, early years educators, outdoor learning staff and teaching professionals who want a first aid qualification built around the unique ethos and practicalities of Forest School. With an emphasis on contextualised, hands-on learning, it equips you with the confidence and competence to manage a wide range of incidents in remote or outdoor locations.
2-Day Forest School First Aid Syllabus
Forest School First Aid (16 hours)
The course encompasses a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is run in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Topics covered in this course:
Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
Primary survey
CPR
AEDs
Secondary survey
Recovery position
Choking
Seizures
Shock
Wounds and bleeding
Drowning
Fractures, dislocations and sprains & strains
Chest injuries
Burns and scalds
Poisoning, including bites and stings
Anaphylaxis
Effects of temperature
Dealing with medical conditions including, heart attacks, angina, stroke, diabetes and meningitis
There will be a small element of e-learning prior to your course to enable us to spend more time in scenarios during the training. Learn More.