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First Aid Courses

Acorn Training works with expert and experienced first aid trainers to deliver its series of Paediatric First Aid and Activity First Aid training courses, all of which meet the requirements set out by Ofsted and the Forest School Association.

Our first aid trainers are from:

  • Tigerlily First Aid Training
  • FS (First Aid) Training 

'Activity First Aid - 4hr top up (Forest School)'

by FS Training - £60

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Upcoming courses:

  • There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. 

To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now'

Summary:

This four hour top up course turns your existing 12 hr Paediatric First Aid qualification into a 16hr Activity First Aid qualification - the recognised first aid course for forest school leaders.

Location:

Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE

Published: 28th August, 2018

Updated: 15th May, 2020

Author: Haydn Gardener

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'Forest School First Aid (Paediatric with Activity First Aid)'

Delivered by FS Training - £115 + VAT

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Upcoming courses:

  • Thursday 26th & Friday 27th November 2020 9am - 5pm (Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE)
  • Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th April 2021, 9am - 5pm (Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE)

To book a course, please visit the FS Training website and complete their online booking form. 

Summary:

This is a two day first aid course suitable for Forest School Leaders. Delegates will receive a FS (First Aid) Training LTD Activity First Aid Certificate and a QA L3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

Course Content -

  • The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing an emergency situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive Adult, infant & child
  • Recovery Position
  • CPR and AED – Adult, Child, Infant
  • Choking
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Injuries to Bones and Joints
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
  • Meningitis
  • Asthma
  • Febrile Convulsions
  • Seizures
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Poisoning
  • Burns and scalds
  • Electric shock
  • External bleeding – Including catastrophic bleeding
  • Recognition and Treatment of Shock
  • Eye, ear and nose conditions
  • Bites and stings
  • Minor injuries
  • Extremes of temperatures
  • Secondary Survey
  • Chest Injuries
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Recognition and Treatment of Heart Attack and Stroke

Published: 28th August, 2018

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author: Haydn Gardener

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'Paediatric First Aid - Blended Learning'

by Tigerlily Training - £80

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Upcoming courses:

  • There are currently no upcoming dates for this course, however if you wish to book this course in house then please contact us. 

To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now'

Summary:

This comprehensive Paediatric First Aid Course blends one day of practical training with 4-6hrs of interactive E-Learning. We use the latest training techniques to maximise recall and provide learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to act effectively when paediatric emergencies arise.

Course Outline:

Our Blended course is delivered as a 12 hour course with a one day practical course at Acorn Training Centre and at home via the e-learning module. The online e-learning is 18 sections, a mix of reading, multiple choice questions and videos to watch with an overall assessment at the end to complete. All delegates have 2 weeks to complete the online training.

One Day Practical Training: 

Planning for Emergencies / The Primary Assessment / Resuscitation CPR / Recovery / Choking / Seizures / Meningitis / Asthma / Allergies / Shock / Bleeds & Minor injuries / Burns / Fractures / Head injuries / Spinal injuries

E-Learning:

Recap of the Practical Training Day / Croup / Sickle Cell / Diabetes / Poisons / Bites and Stings / Electrical Shocks / Drowning / Extreme Temperatures / Final Assessment

Published: 28th August, 2018

Updated: 15th May, 2020

Author: Haydn Gardener

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