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Wilderness First Aid

American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics

We offer this American Red Cross accredited program for those expected to respond when help is delayed.  Whether you take this class for your own knowledge or for a regulatory requirement, it is important to know what to do when help is no longer just a phone call away.

This course is designed to provide awareness on what must be done to provide care in an environment where more advanced care is more than 1 hour away. Whether you are in an actual wilderness situation or not, there are many cases where you may find yourself without quick access to emergency assistance.

This course is 13 to 16 hours in length, depending on class size. Upon successful completion, you will recieve an American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics certification good for 3 years.

Topics Included:
  • Essential equipment requirements for wilderness settings.
  • Initial Assessment
  • Vital Signs
  • Physical Exam, SAMPLE history
  • Control of Life Threatening Bleeding 
  • Injuries to the Head and Spine.
  • Injuries to Muscles and Bones (Splinting)
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Evacuation Considerations
  • Significant Hands-on time and Scenario Practice.
You may take this course to meet any basic first aid requirement. While not mandatory, it is suggested that you have prior basic first aid training to gain the most benefit from this course. No CPR training is included in this course.

Cost: $125