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.
More Courses
First Response Emergency Care FREC 3
FREC 3 is a regulated, nationally recognised pre‑hospital care qualification. It is typically delivered over 5 days.
Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid 6 Hours
This course is aimed specifically for those who work in roles such as outdoor instructors, sports coaches, primary or secondary teachers or rural visit leaders, where they will have further support from others who will only be a short distance away.
Mental Health in the Workplace Training Courses
Mental Health training that can be tailored for your workplace. Ranging from half day training to two full day training courses. This course is workplace group bookings.
