Level 3 Forest School First Aid
The Level 3 Forest School First Aid course focuses on managing first aid incidents in remote outdoor environments where emergency help may be delayed, giving you the practical skills to care for a young casualty outdoors. It also includes a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid qualification, and is regulated by ITC First, meeting the requirements of OFSTED and the Forest School Association.
Description
Level 3 Forest School First Aid
Course Overview
The Level 3 Forest School First Aid course focuses on managing first aid incidents in remote environments where emergency help may be delayed, giving you the practical skills to look after a young casualty outdoors. As part of the course, you will also achieve a qualification in Level 3 Paediatric First Aid. The qualification is regulated by the highly recognised awarding body, ITC First, and meets the requirements for OFSTED and the Forest School Association.
Course Duration
The course is a 16-hour qualification completed over 2 days of practical training, where you will learn skills to practise and apply in a remote setting.
Who is the course suitable for?
The course is designed for those working with children in outdoor and woodland-based educational settings.
The course is suitable for those working in the following sectors:
- Forest School Leaders and Assistants
- Outdoor Educators and Practitioners
- Teachers and Childcare Providers running outdoor sessions
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Youth Group Leaders or Camp Organisers
- Outdoor Activity Organisations
Course Description
The Level 3 Forest School First Aid qualification covers the following content:
- Managing own safety in an outdoor first aid incident
- Managing group safety in a remote setting
- Assessment procedure of a casualty, including primary and secondary survey
- Managing an unconscious casualty
- Protecting a casualty from the environment – hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Safe airway positions
- CPR protocols for cardiac arrest
- Use of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators)
- Treatment for bleeding and shock
- First Aid for burns
- Dealing with fractures, head, neck, and spine injuries
- Medical emergencies: seizures, anaphylaxis, strokes, diabetes, and asthma
- Bites, stings, and outdoor-related infections such as Weil’s Disease
- Triage and incident management in a remote outdoor setting
Assessment
Students are assessed continuously through tutor observation of practical first aid skills in real-life scenarios, ensuring a supportive and friendly learning environment. There are no written exams; assessment is based on your ability to demonstrate first aid techniques through interactive, scenario-based activities throughout the day.
Certificates
Upon completing the course, you will receive two digital certificates no later than two weeks after the course end date. The certificates are valid for three years, and the qualification is renewed by completing another Level 3 Forest School First Aid training course.