Wilderness First Aid
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Price:
$160.00
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This class covers assessment
and urgent first aid techniques, but not in-depth CPR. Basic first aid skills
are covered, making this course appropriate for anyone regardless of
experience level. No prerequisites are required. A certification can be issued
that has an expiration of 3 years and serves as a Basic First Aid
certification as well. A minimum age of 15 is recommended for participants due
to the serious nature of the course and scenarios.
The American Camping
Association has approved the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
Basics for the Part C First Aider in their accreditation standards.
The Boy Scouts of America have also recommended the Red Cross course.
The types of activities and
persons needing more advanced training in first aid could be:
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- Hikers and Backpackers
- Scouting leaders and older scouts
- Kayakers and canoers
- Farm workers
- Utility workers in remote areas
- Forest Rangers
- Law enforcement and rescue crews
- Disaster Situations
Course Outline
- Types of Delayed-help Situations
- Emergency Action Steps – Check, Call, Care
– in these situations
- Checking the scene, patient, and resources
- Contacting help
- Caring for the patient long term
- Patient assessment and Record
- Preventing Disease Transmission
- Prioritizing Care
- Treatment of injuries such as:
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Wounds
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Head
and Spinal Injuries
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Extremity
Injuries
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Abdominal
Injuries
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Sudden
Illnesses
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Major
Bites and Stings
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Other
types of backcountry miseries
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Carrying Out the Plan
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Deciding to Evacuate
And MUCH more!
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