Forestry First Aid (+F)
Overview
This course has been designed to provide learners the skills, knowledge & competence to approach emergency first aid situations in a forestry or agricultural environment. This course can be delivered as a standalone qualification, or combined with an Emergency First Aid at Work, or First Aid at Work qualification, and will enable learners to meet the requirements of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy.
The course can be delivered at your premises, or an alternative venue, for up to 12 learners.
This course is of a practical nature therefore casual clothes should be worn (we recommend trousers).
Goals
On completion of the course, all candidates will understand:
How to plan for first aid emergencies when help is more than 30 minutes away
The control of catastrophic bleeding with direct pressure, tourniquets or haemostatic dressings
Managing casualties suffering from hypovolaemic shock
First aid for crush injuries
Managing casualties affected by hypothermia
Recognition & first aid for Lyme Disease
Agenda
The course will include sessions on:
Emergency planning
Remote medical assistance
Catastrophic bleeding control
Crush injuries
Effects of extreme cold
Lyme disease
Assessment
Assessment will be carried out through a combination of practical demonstration and oral questioning. Scenarios will be set to allow learners to demonstrate their knowledge & practical skills. During the practical assessments, the learner will be asked supporting questions by the trainer/assessor.
Students who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are issued with a certificate which is valid for three years.