Wilderness First Aid

Summer 2022 Courses Open Now!

August 5 & 6
August 13 & 14

Day One

8am-6pm

Course Welcome and Paperwork
Wilderness Medicine Introduction
Primary Patient Assessment
CPR/AED and Choking
Basic A&P
Secondary Assessment
Introduction to Traumatic Injuries and Shock
Wound Cleaning and Management
Basic Extremity Splinting
C-Spine Precautions and Advanced Spine
Assessment

Day Two

8am-6pm

Group Scenarios & Day 1 Recap

Environmental Issues

1. Dehydration
2. Heat Illness and Hyponatremia
3. Hypothermia
4. Drowning/Near Drowning
5. Lightning
6. Additional Environmental as course/student needs dictate

Medical Issues

1. Cardiac Issues
2. Diabetes
3. Asthma
4. Anaphylaxis and Allergies

  • Wilderness First Aid Program
    $200
    ECSI Certified 16 Hour Wilderness First Aid Program costs $200/student with a 8 student minimum