Do I need prior first aid training?

No, this course covers basic to advanced emergency response skills suitable for all levels.

Can I attend if I have physical limitations?

Please contact us beforehand to discuss any accommodations needed for participation.

Is there a certification provided?

Yes, participants receive an accredited certificate upon successful completion.

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes.

Will food be provided?

Participants should bring packed lunch; refreshments are available on-site.

Are there any prerequisites?

No prerequisites are necessary, just a willingness to learn practical skills.

Forestry & Wilderness First Aid Course at Perthshire Outdoor Center

Perthshire, in the heart of Scotland, offers a rugged landscape perfect for outdoor professionals seeking to sharpen their rescue skills. The First Aid Forestry EFAW+F course is a comprehensive training that combines practical scenarios with real-world forestry challenges. Over six hours, participants learn vital techniques for managing life-threatening injuries, hypothermia, and communication in areas without mobile signal. Whether you're working deep within remote woods or managing a logging operation, this course equips you with the confidence and competence to handle emergencies effectively.

What makes this course stand out is its focus on real-life forestry incidents. The trainers, experienced in the field, lead participants through hands-on exercises that mimic the unpredictable conditions of forest work. The Perthshire location, with its mix of dense woodland and rolling hills, provides an authentic backdrop for learning, ensuring attendees are ready for the unique risks this environment presents. The skills gained here are invaluable for forestry workers, outdoor guides, and land managers who operate far from immediate medical assistance.

Throughout the six hours, you'll cover injury management, hypothermia treatment, and effective communication strategies in a challenging environment. Post-training, participants leave with a clearer understanding of how to assess situations rapidly and administer lifesaving care until professional help arrives. The course’s emphasis on practical, scenario-based learning makes it both engaging and empowering.

This Perthshire-based program is a must-do for those committed to safe forest operations. By combining local expertise and wilderness medicine, it ensures that outdoor professionals are prepared for the unexpected in one of the most beautiful yet demanding outdoor areas in the UK.

About CA First Aid

CA First Aid is a specialist first aid training provider based in Etal, England, delivering forestry-focused Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses across Scotland. The training targets professionals who work in remote, rural, and hazardous forestry environments and emphasizes practical, scenario-led skills. Trainers bring field experience and align course content with Forestry Commission considerations and workplace safety needs.

Courses run as intensive six- or seven-hour sessions and are available in locations including Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, the Scottish Borders (Kelso), Ardersier (Inverness), Angus, Stirlingshire, West Lothian, Elgin, Peebles, and Polmont. Each session combines hands-on practice, realistic scenarios, and clear assessment criteria to ensure learners leave with practical confidence to manage emergencies in remote settings.

CA First Aid uses accredited Emergency First Aid at Work frameworks adapted for forestry risks. Learning outcomes cover casualty assessment, severe bleeding control, airway and breathing management, hypothermia treatment, improvised shelter and insulation, and effective use of limited communications. Courses are suitable for site supervisors, machine operators, and teams working off-grid.

Booking information, course dates, and specific location details are published per course. Certification is provided upon successful completion. The provider focuses on clear instruction, realistic practice, and field-relevant skills to help forestry professionals reduce risk and improve emergency response capabilities. Trainers draw on practical forestry experience to deliver hands-on demonstrations, casualty scenarios, and communication strategies suited to off-grid operations. The courses emphasise safety culture, risk awareness, and practical competence for workplace compliance and team readiness across field operations.