4 Day advanced course carefully designed for groups travelling to remote areas. This course exceeds the requirements for the HSE First Aid At Work Certificate. This course is recognised by all outdoor NGBs.
Itinerary
Day 1
Course Introduction
What is First Aid?
First Aid in the Outdoors
Responsibilities of the First Aider
Action in an Emergency
Primary Assessment
Secondary Assessment
Breathing & Circulation
Principals of Resuscitation
Hypoxia (wilderness setting)
Airway Obstruction / Airway Management
Day 2
Recap on Day 1
Disorders of Circulation
Disorders of Consciousness
Wounds & Bleeding
Incident Management
Bites & Stings
Expedition Hygiene
Day 3
Recap on Day 1 & 2
Burns & Scalds on expedition
Fractures & Spinal injuries
Poisoning
Incident ManagementForeign BodiesEvacuation Techniques
Effects of Heat & Cold
Day 4
Recap on Day 1 & 2 & 3
Casualty Management
Resuscitation Procedures
Incident Management
Assessments
Closing Address
This course will give you the confidence to be able to act appropriately in an emergency within the UK or beyond. At the end of the course you will receive your certificate that is approved by the HSE for first aid at work as well as all NGB such MLTE.
This course is self catering to maximise teaching time
Camping is not essential although some days training will finish quite late. There is plenty of space for camping whether in hammocks or tents.
Kit List
Please do not spend a fortune on the latest designer outdoor wear. This is not necessary and brambles etc may damage your shiny new kit.
It is important to remember that the weather in the UK is changeable at best. Our courses run in most conditions.
Therefore sensible outdoor clothing is important. You will be more comfortable in clothes that dry quickly.We can advise you if you are unsure.
Where possible choose natural materials.
You will need good footwear; walking boots or stout walking shoes is a good idea.However you may bring a pair of Wellington boots if it is wet. A spare pair of old trainers might be a good idea.
At least 3 pairs of socks.
A couple of Mid Layers. - Wool jumpers are more resistant to sparks than fleece.
Please do not wear Jeans, as these are slow to dry.
Poly cotton trousers are a good alternative x2.
Several changes of under wear.
A Waterproof Windproof.Small tent Sleeping bag - preferably 3 season
Tent/Hammock/Shelter
Sleeping Bag
A cotton sleeping bag or a silk liner if you think you may not be warm enough.
Inflatable sleeping mat. Or a foam sleeping mat.
Knife, Fork, Spoon.Plate, mug, own drying up cloth.
Wash kit (Biodegradable Please) and Towel.
Personal First Aid Kit (Include plasters, pain killers, blister kit, tweezers and personal medication).
Women are also advised to bring sanitary products.
Sun block
Sunglasses.
Insect repellent
Note book and pencils
Water bottle
Torch with plenty of spare sets of batteries
Snacks etc.
Optional
Camp chair or piece of foam. Tree stumps lose their romance after a couple of days.
Camera, film and spare batteries remember there are no power sockets in the woods to recharge your gadgets.
Alcohol is not permitted on any Forest Knights course.
If you have any questions about equipment please do not hesitate to contact us.
Location
Forest Knights bushcraft school courses are held in the beautiful Sussex countryside not far from the historic city of Arundel. Our site is on the edge of the proposed South Downs National Park and contains a wide range of plants, animals and bird life
We are perfectly situated for easy travel from London and the major cities on the south coast like Brighton, Southampton and Crawley. Gatwick is less than 40 minutes away.
Enjoy a weekend or longer in our beautiful woods with 250 acres to explore you can leave the stress of modern city living behind and immerse yourself in the rewarding timeless world of bushcraft and survival.
To reduce our impact on the woodland environment we use a number of camping areas within the woods, each site has a unique character chosen to enhance the particular bushcraft skills on offer.
The nearest train station is Arundel on the main line from Victoria. Whatever your mode of transport you will be met and lead to our camp.