2 Day (16 hour) outdoor first aid course
Gain the confidence and practical skills needed to manage real-life emergencies in remote and outdoor environments with our immersive 2 Day Outdoor First Aid course.
Held in the beautiful woodland setting of Jays Wood between Canterbury and Faversham, this practical, scenario-based course is ideal for outdoor instructors, group leaders, adventurers, bushcraft enthusiasts and anyone working or spending time in the outdoors.
Led by experienced outdoor professional and fully qualified First Aid Instructor Max Cornall, this nationally recognised qualification is valid for 3 years and tailored specifically for outdoor settings where emergency response may be delayed.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
* Outdoor instructors
* Bushcraft practitioners
* Duke of Edinburgh leaders
* Scouts and youth leaders
* Hikers and expedition leaders
* Forest school leaders
* Paddle sport instructors
* Anyone spending time in remote environments
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Outdoor First Aid Certificate, valid for 3 years.
The details about2 day (16 hour) outdoor First aid course
Schedule
Date: Thursday 27th August 2026 to Friday 28th August 2026
Meet and Start Time: 9am
Expected finish time: 5pm
Staff Member: Max Cornall
Location
Meeting point: Jays Wood, Canterbury Rd, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham ME13 9FL
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Car Parking: There is limited parking at the woodland. There is on street parking in the village or at the village hall.
about the course
The WorkSafe Outdoor First Aid programme has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of outdoor organisations, including Mountain Training England (MTE).
Unlike standard indoor first aid courses, this training focuses on the unique challenges faced in remote environments, including:
- Delayed emergency response times
- Limited communication
- Difficult terrain and casualty evacuation
- Extended casualty care outdoors
What You’ll learn
Core First Aid Skills
- Understanding the role of the first aider
- Incident recording and reporting
- Hygiene and safe practice
- Scene assessment and emergency management
- CPR and AED use
- Managing unconscious casualties and seizures
- Choking management
- Wounds, bleeding and shock
- Minor injuries
Outdoor & Remote Environment First Aid
- Managing unconsciousness outdoors
- Secondary surveys and monitoring vital signs
- Casualty report forms and getting help
- Medical emergencies
- Cardiac emergencies
- Drowning incidents
- Heat and cold related injuries
- Fractures and soft tissue injuries
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Casualty movement and carrying techniques
- Improvised shelters and outdoor casualty care
- Basic triage
Your instructor
Your course will be delivered by highly experienced first aid trainer and outdoor professional Max Cornall.
Alongside his first aid instructional qualifications, Max has extensive experience leading outdoor activities and managing adventure-based businesses including sailing and diving enterprises. His practical experience brings realistic insight and engaging hands-on learning to the course.
FACILITIES
Facilities on site include
- Compost bucket toilet
- Handwashing facilities
- Woodland training areas
- Covered teaching spaces where required
Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the course. Please bring your own lunch for both training days.
Optional Woodland Camping Experience
Participants are welcome to stay overnight at Jays Wood for an additional **£30 per person**
- Woodland camping pitch
- Relaxed evening around the fire
- Simple Dutch oven cooked evening meal
- Basic breakfast the following morning