Course Introduction

Course Overview

Did you know that the fatal injury rate in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry is around 21 times higher than other industries?

This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers, and covers a range of injuries and diseases that could occur in these environments, such as Lyme disease and catastrophic bleeding.

Designed to accompany a First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, this nationally recognised qualification has been specifically developed to meet the recommendations of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy. What’s Covered?

  • Extreme cold
  • Extreme heat
  • Treatment of Adder snake bites
  • Catastrophic bleeding, including:
  • Direct pressure
  • Tourniquets
  • Haemostatic agents
  • Crush injuries
  • Lyme disease

 

We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses to suit your needs. Our accredited course is under Qualsafe.

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