AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED
Whether you are camping, hiking, biking, backpacking, or rafting, you will be adventure-ready after this fun, 2-day, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine.
This course is American Camping Association Accredited, and fulfills Scout training requirements. Minimum age 14 (students under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult). $100.00 less than the same course taught through R.E.I.
Course dates: Classes are seasonal and by demand. COVID-19 has impacted our schedule. You can call us for more details.
Course Fee: $250.00
- Schedule a private class for your group of 6 or more and the organizer is FREE!
- This course requires a minimum of 3 students.
Wilderness First Aid Course Outline
Wilderness First Aid Day 1
- 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 (splinting / taping an ankle)
- 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 Day 2
Review SCENE AND PATIENT ASSESSMENT
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
- Submersion Incidents / Drowning
INCIDENT REPORTING
- Format for an Accident Report
- Writing the Report
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We also offer the following courses:
Lay Rescuer (non-healthcare) CPR / AED and First Aid
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