First Aid for Gardeners
This short course teaches you how to handle common injuries and health risks that can happen in the garden, like cuts, bites, sprains, and heat stress.
This is a non-accredited course
Whether you're a weekend green thumb, a professional landscaper, or simply someone who finds joy in nurturing nature, gardening is a rewarding activity, but it's not without its risks.
From sharp tools, insect bites, heat stress and sprains, the garden can present a surprising range of first aid scenarios. That's why we've created First Aid for Gardeners - a practical, engaging course tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced in the outdoor and horticultural environments.
This course empowers gardeners of all levels with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies that can occur in the garden.
Delivered online in a flexible format, this course is perfect for individuals, community gardening groups, outdoor volunteers or anyone who spends time working in outdoor settings. With easy-to-follow modules and trusted guidance from St John Ambulance Victoria, you'll finish the course feeling prepared, protected and ready to enjoy gardening with peace of mind.
A few other important things to know:
- Fully online, available on-demand any time of day or night
- Takes just 3 hours, or take it in smaller chunks one topic at a time
- Mobile friendly
- Certificate of completion awarded (non-accredited)
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