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Forest School First Aid, 16-hour Certification, Based In Manchester Covering Nationwide

2-day comprehensive training. Valid for 3 years. Tailored for forest school practitioners. Family-run dedication.

Specialised Training For Outdoor Educators

Covers Children And Adult Emergencies

Group And Individual Course Options Available

Forest School First Aid Overview

First Aid Academy Ltd offers a comprehensive 2-day (16-hour) outdoor first aid course, specifically designed for individuals working with children in woodland or outdoor learning environments.

Certificates are valid for three years, ensuring long-term compliance and adherence to regulations. Day one focuses on essential first aid skills, while day two progresses into incident management and real-world scenario practice. The course addresses the needs of children aged one and above, as well as potential illnesses and injuries that may affect young people and adult caregivers.

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Training Options For Groups

First Aid Academy Ltd offers dedicated training sessions for schools, nurseries, environmental organisations, and collaborative locality groups, tailored for Forest School teams.

A whole staff group or multiple schools can arrange a joint Forest School First Aid training programme delivered on-site for convenience. We also offer outdoor first aid training for teams working in remote, woodland, and nature-based environments, ensuring staff are confident in managing real-world outdoor emergencies.

For pricing and availability, please contact our main number or get in touch via form to arrange a group booking that meets your team’s requirements. You can also explore our gallery to see previous training sessions, practical scenarios, and real examples of our courses in action.

Courses Available For Individual Practitioners

Individual Forest School practitioners can easily join scheduled 16-hour Outdoor First Aid courses, which fully meet Forest School requirements. These open courses offer accessible training without requiring a group booking and cover all the essential content necessary for the Forest School qualification. When booking, practitioners simply need to indicate that the qualification is required for Forest School practice, ensuring the correct certification is issued.

Enquire About Forest School First Aid

Apply today to secure your spot on our forest school first aid course and acquire essential outdoor emergency skills!

The Course Content Of The Forest School First Aid Course

Introduction
Vital signs
Accident procedure
Recognition and treatment of an unconscious casualty
Recognition and treatment of seizures
Recognition and treatment of Cardiac Arrest (Adult CPR)
Recognition and treatment of Drowning / Child CPR / Infant CPR
Recognition and treatment of choking casualties
Recognition and treatment of bleeding injuries
Recognition and treatment of core heating and cooling (hyper and hypothermia)

Recognition and treatment of burns and scalds
Recognition and treatment of potential fractures to arms and lower legs
Recognition and treatment of soft tissue injuries
Recognition and treatment of head injuries (brain injuries – concussion, compression)
Recognition and treatment of neck injuries
Recognition and treatment of injuries to the torso (chest, stomach, pelvis and thigh)
Practical incidents to reinforce learning
Recognition and treatment of common medical emergencies (Asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis, bites, stings)