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