Wilderness and Remote First Aid – 2 Day Course
This course is designed to provide individuals 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. Participants must possess current adult CPR/AED certification (or the equivalent) and be at least 14 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. Prerequisites will be verified by the instructor at the start of the course and are required for student participation in this course.
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.
Topics include: Primary and Secondary Assessments, Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries, Heat-Related Emergencies, Hypothermia, Altitude-Related Illnesses, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Burns, Bone and Joint Injuries, Wounds and Wound Infection, Wilderness First Aid Kits and more
What to bring each day: Pad of Paper and pen, Your Day Pack, Your Lunch/Snacks/Water for the day, Dress for weather will be outside, Raincoat
Parent Permission Sheet if under age of 18-year-old: Your Name, Parent Name, Parent Phone Number, Note: (Your name – Student) is allowed to attend this course on this date print and signature of a parent.
- Certification Period – 2 Years
- Course Length – 16 Hours
