The Wilderness First Aid Course is a 2-day, hands-on course.
The following is an outline of the topics covered.
Wilderness First Aid Part 1
(Part 1 is a prerequisite for part 2)
- Establishing Control / Scene Assessment
- Initial Patient Assessment / ABCDE’s
- Hands-On Physical Head-to-toe Assessment
- SAMPLE Medical History
- SOAP Incident Documentation
PREVENTING AND CARING FOR:
- Abrasions, Lacerations
- Burns
- Fractures, Sprains, Strains, Dislocations
- Head & Spine Injuries
- Eye & Facial Injuries
- Chest & Abdominal Injuries
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
- Hypothermia
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Drowning
- Altitude Illness
- Lightning Strike
- Sunburn, Skin & Eye Protection
- Poisoning
Wilderness First Aid Part 2
(Part 1 is a prerequisite for part 2)
SCENE AND PATIENT ASSESSMENT review
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
- Contaminated Water
- Spiders, Snakes, Ticks, Bees, Wasps, etc.
- Hazardous Animals & Marine Life
- Hazardous Plants
MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE WILDERNESS
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Allergic Reaction
- EpiPen Administration
INCIDENT REPORTING
- Format for an Accident Report
- Writing the Report
EVACUATION GUIDELINES
Course Fee: $150.00
(Compare to $275.00 at R.E.I.)
Wilderness First Aid Course Dates:
MARCH 30 & 31, 2019
9am-5pm
7435 University Ave.
La Mesa CA 91942
MAY 4 & 5, 2019
9am-5pm
7435 University Ave.
La Mesa CA 91942
JUNE 1 & 2, 2019
9am-5pm
7435 University Ave.
La Mesa CA 91942
JULY 6 & 7, 2019
9am-5pm
7435 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
- Completion fulfills the Boy Scouts training requirement. (Boy Scouts are required to complete the CPR-AED course prior to attending this class.)
- The recommended minimum age requirement is 12.
- Students under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Students under 18 years old must have their parent sign the release of liability form in class at registration.