Certification for Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid 16 Hour Class

This class provides individuals with a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response. This includes wilderness and remote environments, including urban disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.

Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course

Wilderness First Aid Classes topics include:

Primary and Secondary Assessments, Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries, Heat-Related Environmental Hazards, Emergencies, Hypothermia, Altitude-Related Illnesses, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Burns, Bone and Joint Injuries, Wounds and Wound Infection, Wilderness First Aid Kits and more.

• Prerequisite – Adult CPR and AED
• Certification Period – 2 Years
• Course Length – 16 Hours

Medic Response Health & Safety Can Help Train Your Team!

At Medic Response Health & Safety, we offer a wide variety of American Red Cross Courses to fit the needs of you or your team. Currently, we serve the areas of Northern Virginia, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and parts of Eastern, Central, and Southern Maryland.