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Emergency First Aid for Forestry Courses

We offer Emergency First Aid for Forestry courses in Manchester, Dorset, In-House and Online

Overview

Emergency First Aid + Forestry is a specialised training program combining standard emergency first aid principles with specific knowledge and skills needed to respond to medical emergencies in forestry or remote outdoor settings.

 

Who needs the Emergency First Aid for Forestry qualification?

This type of training is particularly relevant for individuals who work in the forestry sector, tree planting, arborists, or other outdoor industries where access to medical help may be limited, and the risks of injury are higher.

 

Why is Emergency First Aid for Forestry training important?

By combining general emergency first aid principles with forestry-specific knowledge, this training equips workers in the forestry industry to respond effectively to medical emergencies and work safely in remote outdoor environments.

 

Emergency First Aid for Forestry Course Content

  • The role and responsibility of a forestry first aider
  • Assess an incident in a forestry environment
  • Unresponsive casualty
  • Recovery position and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Seizures
  • Choking
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock
  • Minor injuries (bruises, cuts, small cuts and grazes, and nose bleeds)
  • Minor burns and scalds
  • Bites and stings
  • Lyme’s disease

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibility of a forestry first aider
  • Assess an incident in a forestry environment
  • Manage a casualty who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally
  • Provide first aid to an unresponsive and breathing normally casualty
  • Manage a casualty who is in seizure
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
  • Manage a casualty with external bleeding
  • Manage a casualty who is in shock
  • Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury
  • Understand how to manage a casualty with minor burns and scalds

 

Certificated by: Ouch Learning and Development – approved by the FAIB
Duration: 7 Hours
Assessment: Multiple choice exam & practical assessment
Prerequisites: None
Validity of award: 3 years
Learner-to-trainer ratio: Maximum 12 learners per trainer
Delivery formats available: Face-to-face

"As always, Ouch delivers a great course run by knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic experts. Thank you Team Ouch!"

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Our Emergency First Aid for Forestry Courses Training Venues

Manchester

Get Emergency First Aid for Forestry Courses Training in Manchester at our training venue in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

North West Training Venue.
The Heatons Centre,
Thornfield Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3LD

Dorset

Get Emergency First Aid for Forestry Courses Training in Dorset at our training venue in Wimborne.

Ouch Learning and Development.
13c Riverside Park,
Station Rd,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 1QU

In-House and On-Site Training

Do you have a larger group of learners that require training? Would you like us to deliver training at your premises?

We offer customised onsite and in-house training solutions directly to your organisation’s employees across the United Kingdom, making it convenient for you to upskill your workforce at a time and place that suits your business best.

If you are interested in finding out how we can help your training needs, please get in touch.

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