CA First Aid

CA First Aid Bespoke First Aid courses throughout Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland

At CA First Aid we offer a range of First Aid courses to suit every need, from Emergency First Aid at Work to Outdoor First Aid. Our HSE approved instructors are vastly experienced, both in First Aid training and in real-life situations. They are trained to a very high standard and are all either outdoor instructors, active members of Mountain Rescue teams or offshore Medics. This expertise over a number of disciplines allows us to tailor each course to your individual requirements. We specialise in in-house training in your place of work to ensure that the skills taught are completely relevant. In addition to this, we use life-like scenario-based training to reinforce learning and to develop practical skills. This method of training uses realistic situations based in the environment in which your team may be required to provide First Aid. We also strongly believe that people learn more effectively in a relaxed environment and so we strive to make our courses fun and flexible, in addition to being as informative as possible.

* HSE 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Courses
* HSE 3 Day First Aid at Work Courses
* HSE 2 Day First Aid at Work Requalification Courses
* 1 Day Introduction to Outdoor First Aid Courses
* 2 Day Emergency Outdoor First Aid Courses
* Forestry Specific HSE Courses

☀️ HEAT IS A HAZARD — LOOK AFTER YOURSELF OUT THERE ☀️If you're working outdoors in forestry, deer stalking or tree plan...
11/08/2026

☀️ HEAT IS A HAZARD — LOOK AFTER YOURSELF OUT THERE ☀️

If you're working outdoors in forestry, deer stalking or tree planting this week, the heat deserves the same respect as a chainsaw. Heatstroke can come on fast, and by the time you feel it, you're already in trouble.

A few things we keep seeing on site:

🥤 Energy drinks are NOT hydration. High-caffeine drinks act as a diuretic and can push your blood pressure up — a bad combination when you're already working hard in the sun. Water first, always.

🧪 Spraying in full PPE? Coveralls, gloves, face protection — it all traps heat. Build in rest breaks in the shade, remove PPE safely during breaks, and drink before you're thirsty.

🏞️ Tempted by that burn or mountain stream? Don't. Water contaminated by rats and livestock carries leptospirosis — Weil's disease — which can be life-threatening. Carry enough water for the day.

Know the signs of heat exhaustion: headache, dizziness, cramps, confusion, and no longer sweating. If a workmate goes down — get them cool, get help fast.

First aid training could save a life on your site. Upcoming Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F) courses:

📍 Polmont — Wed 12 Aug
📍 Crieff — Wed 12 Aug
📍 Johnstonebridge — Thu 13 Aug
📍 Lochgilphead — Fri 14 Aug
📍 Crieff — Mon 17 Aug
📍 Ardersier — Wed 19 Aug
📍 Lumsden, Aberdeenshire — Fri 21 Aug

Spaces available — message us or get in touch to book.

26/06/2026

**⚡ EFAW+F Courses — Book Your Place Now ⚡**

📍 Johnstone Bridge — **29th June**
📍 Polmont — **30th June**
📍 Ardersier — **1st July**
📍 Peebles — **7th July**
📍 Aberdeenshire — **8th July**
📍 Argyll — **13th July**
📍 Perthshire — **20th July**
📍 Northumberland — **21st July**

Spaces are limited — if you or your team work in forestry, land management, or the rural trades, now's the time to get your Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry qualification sorted.

⚡ This week's video covers one of the most dangerous situations you can face on site — vehicles and electricity cables. The wrong reaction in those first few seconds can be fatal. Watch it, share it, and make sure your team knows what to do.

📩 Message us or click the link to book your place.

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30/05/2026

This week we were at The Hutton Institute farm in Dundee we looked at how to evacuate someone from a combine Harvester who was still confused or unconscious or semi conscious same principle as most machines.
Here are our next courses coming up
Madderty Crieff 1st June
Aberdeenshire 2nd June
Jedbourgh 3rd June
Ardersier 5th June
Polmont 8th June
Alnwick 9th June
Johnston Bridge 10th June
Perthshire 23 June

EFAW+f course this week Monday 23rd Langholm Wednesday 25th Blair Drummond
21/03/2026

EFAW+f course this week
Monday 23rd Langholm
Wednesday 25th Blair Drummond

06/03/2026

🌲 To every tree planter, forester, and farm worker out there — when did you last check your blood pressure?

You're outdoors. You're physical. You work harder before 9am than most people do all day. It's easy to assume that means you're in the clear health-wise.

But here's what too many people in our industry find out the hard way: high blood pressure doesn't care how hard you work. It's called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms — no pain, no warning — until something goes seriously wrong.

And if you're fuelling long shifts in the field with energy drinks, you need to know this:

⚡ A single large energy drink can spike your blood pressure by up to 10 mmHg and push your heart rate up significantly
⚡ The effects can last 3–4 hours — right through your working day
⚡ Dehydration from physical outdoor work makes the cardiovascular strain even worse
⚡ 1 in 8 young adults already has elevated blood pressure — most don't know it

Whether you're planting on a hillside, operating machinery, running a chainsaw, or bringing in a harvest — your heart is your most important piece of kit. Look after it.

✅ What to do right now: Get a free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy — takes two minutes. Know your numbers. If you're regularly drinking energy drinks or have a family history of heart problems, make it a priority this week. Don't wait for a symptom that may never come.

Share this with someone who works outdoors. It might be the most important thing you do today. 💚

27/02/2026

The team from Taiga Upland enjoying evacuating a casualty from a tractor today.

We have courses in Traquair this coming Monday 2nd and Murthly on Tuesday 3rd March

21/02/2026

Efaw+f course coming up the next couple of weeks
Johnstone Bridge Monday 23rd Feb
Ardersier Tuesday 24th Feb
Berwick 3rd March
Stirling 9th March
Huntly 11th March
Stanley 13th March
Invergarry 16th March

13/02/2026

We're looking for skilled, experienced Forwarder and Harvester Operators to support harvesting operations across our own Tilhill managed sites and FLS DP contracts.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in producing a high standard of work, operating safely, and contributing positively to a professional team environment.

Opportunities are available in the Central Belt and South West Scotland, with the following seats currently available:

🌲 Komatsu 875 (1,160 hrs)
🌲 Komatsu 931 (5,500 hrs – pictured)
🌲 Tigercat 822 Leveller (5,500 hrs)
🌲 Ponsse Buffalo (9,700 hrs)
🌲 John Deere 1510G (7,500 hrs)

Applicants must hold the appropriate FMO Certification and valid First Aid +F, and be able to work effectively as part of a wider team on site.

Both employed and self-employed arrangements will be considered for the right candidates.

To apply, please email: [email protected]

Tilhill Harvesting

04/01/2026

Happy new year folks I hope 2026 is a good one for you.
EFAW+f courses for the new year

Johnstone Bridge 7th Jan
Perthshire 12th Jan
Ardersier 5th Jan
Huntly 19th Jan
Ayrshire 19th Jan
Stirling 23rd Jan
Peebles 26th Jan
Thanks for the team from Jim Wilmer and Son for getting involved with this type of training.

Thanks for all the continued support over the last 12 months it’s been fantastic getting back to it again after so long ...
24/12/2025

Thanks for all the continued support over the last 12 months it’s been fantastic getting back to it again after so long off. Wishing you all a very merry Xmas and hope you all enjoy the festivities

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