About Us
About Us
Skilful, Experienced, Professional
Welcome to the International First Aid consualtancy, where our team brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to delivering top-tier first aid training and health and safety services. Our professionals are equipped with extensive qualifications and real-world experience, ensuring that you receive the best possible training and support.
Corydon Hunter Jones
Founder and Director
Cory Jones is the driving force behind First Aid Training Co-operative, Outdoor First Aid Ltd., and Highland Experiences Limited. With over 30 years in the outdoor industry and extensive experience in first aid training. He also an explorer and adventurer and runs Wee Wild Adventures.
Educational Background
- 2021: Certificate of Higher Education in North Highlands Tourist Guiding, UHI
- 2016: L4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, ITC First
- 2001-2006: MSc in Environmental Management, Open University
- 1999-2000: Certificate in Management Studies, Craven College
- 1994-1995: Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Open University
Other Qualifications and Training
- Highland Tourism CIC Ambassador (2021-25)
- Green Badge Guide Award – North Highlands, STGA (2021)
- British Canoeing Endorsed Guide (2021)
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (2021-25)
- Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) Ambassador (2020-25)
- NHS England – Mental Health First Aid (2018)
Further Qualifications and Training
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMSI)
- Wilderness Guide Approval – Wild Scotland
- Leave No Trace Awareness and Trainer Training
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- International Mountain Leader Award
- Environmental and health and safety consultant: Working for British Council
- Former Firefighter: Leveraged firefighting experience to enhance first aid training programs
Expedition Experience
- 1991 Oxford Brookes University – President Caving Club
- 1992 Morocco and Mt Toubkal
- 1994 Pakistan Climbing (first ascent Siran II)
- 1996 Mt Kenya – Climbed Nelion and Bation
- 1998 Kyrgyzstan – Trekked/climbed in uncharted region
- 2003 Malawi – Mt Mulange
- 2004 Borneo – Mt Kinabalu
- 2004 British Guyana – remote forest trekking
- 2005 Corsica GR20
- 2009-2010 Crossed the Patagonian Ice Cap
- 2006 Bolivia – Huayna Potosi (6088m), Illimani (6461m)
- 2006 Nepal, Langtang- climbed Yala Peak
- 2007 Pakistan – K2 base camp and Concordia.
- 2010 Sikkim – Shingali Ridge trek to Goecha La.
- 2011 Ladakh, India – Markha Valley & Stok Kangri.
- 2012 End to End Cycle (Lands End to John O Groats)
- 2013 Uganda – Mountains of the Moon
- 2013 Hebridean Trail Cycle
- 2013 Wainwright Coast to Coast
- 2015 Corfu traverse
- 2016 Drovers Route – Poolewe to Stenhousemuir
- 2017 Pacific Crest Trail (700-mile section), completed Oregon Coast Trail (400 miles), canoed Powell River Trail
- 2019 Ecuador Volcanos – Cotapxi, Cayambe, Chimborazo
- 2022 Canoed Peel River, Hart River to Fort McPherson incl Aberdeen Gorge, then up the Rat to Old Crow
- 2023 Baja California, Mexico. Sea kayak expedition
- 2023 Swam Dardanelles Straits (Hellespont), Turkey
- 2023 Dhaulagiri Circuit, Nepal
- 2024 Rwanda – rafting on the Mukungwa River
- 2024 Yukon River Canoe – Whitehorse to Dawson
- 2024 Vancouver Island – Sea kayaking Broughton Archipelago
Mandy Elizabeth Rush
Designer, Writer, Creative
Mandy E Rush brings creativity and a wealth of experience in design and writing to our team. Living by the ocean in the Scottish Highlands, Mandy draws inspiration from her surroundings for her creations, media production, books and art.
Educational Background
- 2.1 BSc Honours in Politics and Social Policy
- HND in Applied Social Sciences
- HND in Visual Communications
- HNC in Education, History and Sociology
- PTTLS Level 4 Teacher
- Early Years Practioner – Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Adults (CELTA)
Other Qualifications and Training
- Level 3 Certificate CYQ Personal Trainer,
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (QCF)
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (QCF) Gym Based Exercise Instructor
- Level 2 Award in Group Indoor Cycling (QCF)
- YMCA Instructing Water-Based Exercise (QCF)
- The Otago Strength and Balance Exercise Leader
- Coach in Running Fitness
- Jog Scotland Leader
Further Qualifications and Training
- NHS Motivational Interviewer
- Well Now Facilitator
- NHS Brief Interventions Leader
- CIMPSA Health and Safety Management
- Fluent German speaker
Work Experience
- Graphic Designer, Web Design, Content Creator, Illustrator, Author (2018 – Present)
- Marketing and Social Media Creator / Administrator (Outdoor First Aid)
- Owner, Manager Self Catering Accommodation (2017 – 2024)
- Facilities Manager, HighLife Highland (2012- 2015)
- Flexible Learning Assistant, Forth Valley College (2012)
- Office Manager, Addictions Support and Counselling (2009 – 2011)
- Project Manager, Pa to Vp adidas Germany
- Marketing Assistant, Siemens Germany
- English Coach, Defacto Call Centre, Germany
- English Teacher, Kenya