Hybrid Wilderness First Aid Certification
June 22 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PDT
$250
Course Overview
Wilderness First Aid, remote and Austere environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. With this class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor or austere setting will be better prepared to respond with first aid training when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person.
Learn how to handle medical emergencies when 911 is more than a quick call away.
Wilderness First Aid Course Includes
Information-filled slide presentation covering wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for various injuries and illnesses.
Class topics include
- Preparation and Assessment
- Preventing and Caring for Injuries and Illnesses
- Environmental Hazards
- Other Considerations
This hybrid course combines 8 hours of self-paced online training with 1 day of in-person scenarios and hands-on skills practice led by a Survival Med-certified instructor.
Includes a two-year Wilderness First Aid certification that meets the requirements for Boy Scouts/Scouting USA’s high-adventure bases, including Philmont, NICA, the National Park Service, and many more.
