This course is designed for Forest Schools to teach basic first aid skills over two days meeting the guidelines of Forest Schools.
This qualification is available as a ProTrainings qualification and you can also request an Endorsed certificate from TQUK if required for an extra charge. The course is the same for both certificates.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate.

Units of assessment Unit one title Emergency First aid in a forest school setting

1 Understand the role and responsibilities of the forest school first aider

2 Be able to manage an incident in an outdoor setting

3 Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally

4 Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

4.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
4.2 Demonstrate CPR on a paediatric casualty using a manikin
4.3 Demonstrate CPR on an adult casualty using a manikin
4.4 Demonstrate the use of an AED
4.5 Outline modifications of CPR in relation to: Drowning, Avalanche, Lightning strike and Remote from immediate help

5 Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking

6 Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

6.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with a minor wound
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
6.3 Identify the severity of external bleeding
6.4 Demonstrate the control of external bleeding

7 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

7.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

8 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty affected by immersion in water

8.1 Outline how to administer first aid to a casualty who has been immersed in water

Unit two Recognition and management of illness and injury in a forest school setting

1 Be able to conduct a secondary survey

2 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

2.1 Describe types of fractures
2.2 Recognise suspected: Fractures, dislocations, Sprains and strain
2.3 Identify how to Administer first aid for suspected, Fractures, dislocations, Sprains and strains

3 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head, neck or back injuries

4 Understand how to administer first aid to a casualty with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

4.1 Outline how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the: Eye, Ear, Nose
4.2 Outline how to administer first aid for an infant or child with an eye injury

5 Know how to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness

5.1 Recognise suspected: Allergic reaction, Asthma attack, Diabetic emergency, Febrile convulsion, Heart attack, Stroke and Meningitis
5.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from suspected: Allergic reaction, Asthma attack, Diabetic emergency, Febrile convulsion, Heart attack, Stroke and Meningitis

6 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing the effects of heat or cold

7 Understand how to administer first aid to a casualty who has sustained an electric shock

8 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds

9 Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who have been poisoned

10 Know how to provide first aid to a casualty suffering from an anaphylactic reaction