Wilderness First Aid
What’s in it for you:
The Wilderness First aid course is designed for individuals who work, live, or take trips in isolated or wilderness areas. The material covered is standard first aid , CPR C, and AED. Special content on techniques for wilderness areas is also included, plus strategies for providing extended care up to 24 hours.
Prerequisites:
N/A
Length:
20 hours (minimum 5 hours outdoors)
Course Cost:
N/A
Course Materials Included:
Training Manual and Field Guide
What you will learn:
- Preparation and planning
- Your health
- What is the P.L.A.N. ?
- Airway emergencies
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Wound care
- Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
- Head and spine injuries
- Environmental situations
- Poisons
- Cold- and heat-related emergencies
- Medical emergencies
- Evacuation and transportation
- Extended care
Duration of Certificate:
3 Years
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