WILDERNESS & REMOTE FIRST AID TRAINING CLASS

Wilderness and remote settings create unique situations not typically met in an urban or suburban setting. With the Wilderness First Aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor environment will be more prepared to respond with wilderness first aid training when encountered with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and choices about when and how quickly to evacuate an injured or unwell person.

This 16-hour (2 day) Wilderness First Aid Training Program is designed to meet and exceed the Boy Scouts of America First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, 2017 Edition. The engaging training format consists of:

Various hands-on skill practices

Various scenario practices (individual / team / classroom)

Performance evaluations

Classroom discussions

Modern, engaging webinar/PowerPoint presentation

Recognized 2-year certification card (digital pdf card, printable) upon successful completion

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • WILDERNESS FIRST AID

  • PROTECTING YOURSELF

  • LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • MOVING & LIFTING

  • SCENE ASSESSMENT

  • INITIAL ASSESSMENT

  • FOCUSED ASSESSMENT

  • SHOCK

  • BLEEDING CONTROL

  • MAJOR WOUNDS

  • FACIAL INJURIES

  • MINOR WOUNDS CLEANING, CLOSING & DRESSING WOUNDS

  • BURNS

  • HEAD, NECK & BACK INJURIES

  • MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

  • WATER & FOOD

  • EXTENDED INJURY MANAGEMENT

  • ALTERED MENTAL STATUS

  • BREATHING DIFFICULTY / SHORTNESS OF BREATH

  • ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS

  • PAIN, SEVERE PRESSURE & DISCOMFORT IN CHEST

  • POISONING

  • HEAT EMERGENCIES

  • COLD EMERGENCIES

  • BITES & STINGS

  • SUBMERSION (DROWNING)

  • LIGHTENING STRIKES

  • ALTITUDE ILLNESS

  • EMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • FIRST AID KITS

  • PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

PREREQUISITE:

  • ADULT CPR/AED CERTIFICATION (BASIC FIRST AID IS ALSO SUGGESTED)

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

  • INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT NECESSARILY PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS BUT DESIRE OR ARE REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED IN WILDERNESS FIRST AID KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS