Overview
Our Forest School and Paediatric First Aid training equips those working with children (Including EYFS) with the practical skills, confidence, and knowledge to manage life-saving emergencies in outdoor settings, including situations involving adult helpers. Practitioners seeking this training can also join our Outdoor First Aid Qualification (for £137.50 plus VAT), which follows the same syllabus—you can find it here;
This specialist program combines the recognised Forest School (Outdoor) First Aid with the regulated ITC Paediatric First Aid award, providing a unique dual qualification tailored for outdoor educators and fully meeting EYFS requirements. ITC is a leader in outdoor first aid training, and this course has been specifically designed around Forest School practice.
Delivered over two days (16 hours), this regulated course is widely recognised by National Governing Bodies as the benchmark qualification for outdoor instructors, leaders, and supervisors. Returning customers can benefit from discounted rates—please email info@firstaid4life.com or call us on 0800 8611901 to discuss.
The course content is fully integrated with the Forest School ethos and methodology. First Aid 4 Life is listed on the National Register of Forest School First Aid Trainers, ensuring expert guidance and relevant, practical learning.
Content
- Being Safe – best practise including prevention of cross-infection.
- Vital Signs – temperature, colour, pulse, breathing, level of consciousness.
- Incident Handling – a systematic approach to problem solving & decision making.
- Unconsciousness – managing the unconscious casualty to ensure a safe airway.
- CPR/AED & Choking – dealing with the non breathing casualty including drowning.
- Wounds & Bleeding – dealing with external & internal bleeding and shock.
- Major Injuries – treating head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm injuries.
- Soft Tissue Injuries – to muscles & joints including dislocations.
- Monitoring – Casualty Cards & monitoring plus hand over to rescue services.
- Remote Issues – improvisation techniques when you have nothing else available!
- Cold and Heat – dealing with hypothermia, hyperthermia and burns.
- Medical Emergencies – angina, heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, bites, stings and anaphylaxis.
- First Aid Regulations – some awareness including first aid kits.
Certification
This course provides an ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid qualification.
Requalification
Certificates are valid for three years.
