Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid Course Information:

Wilderness First Aid

This hybrid program provides essential information for when medical help is more than one hour away. You will practice the skills needed for certification.

Course Includes:

• Includes CPR / AED certification
• 16-Hour Training + Skills Testing
(8-hour online + 8 hour skills training)
• 2-year Certification Card

Course Duration: 16 hours
Cost: $125 / person
Min. # of Participants: 6
This is a group course. There must be a minimum of 6 persons signed up before the class location, date and time are established.

Course Description:
Everyone should be prepared for injuries and medical problems when in a wilderness or other location in which professional medical care is not readily available. The Wilderness Medical Society defines "wilderness" as being more than 1-hour away from definitive medical care. Thus, you may be in a wilderness environment without realizing it. This course will give you peace of mind when enjoying the out of doors, alone or with others.

This two day program provides essential information for when medical help is more than one hour away. In just two eight-hour days you will learn the basic knowledge and skills to make good decisions in emergency situations. You will learn prevention techniques of many common as well as less common emergencies, assess medical concerns and injuries. You will explore the appropriate ways to act in various emergency and medical scenarios, as well as be prepared for possible disasters such as adverse weather, signaling for help and assembling First Aid Kits. This course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote occupations, camp staff, Boy Scouts of America leaders, and individuals who may travel to remote locations.ECSI certification is recognized by the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camp Association.

—Minimum age is 16 years old.
—No prerequisites needed.
—Includes CPR / AED certification.

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