Outdoor Spirit Group

Wilderness First-Aid (20-Hour)

The Wilderness First Aid program is designed to teach you how to handle an emergency situation in the event that rescue workers cannot reach the scene immediately. It is oriented towards outdoor professional learners, recreationists and outdoor workers alike, although anyone will find it beneficial and informative.

The program combines lecture with hands on practical experience and covers prolonged patient assessment, recognition and care of injuries, environmental and medical emergencies. Teamwork, leadership and follower roles are organized and combined to illustrate the importance of these positions.

20 Hour Wilderness First Aid Course

Our basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR is for employees who work in isolated or wilderness settings and need to respond to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.

About this course:

• 20-hour course with flexible scheduling options
• 3-year certification in Wilderness & Remote First Aid
• Includes CPR Level B
• Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)

Who should attend:

This course focuses on employees who work in areas where help is hours away. Also for anyone that find themselves in an emergency situation with help being a long way away.  Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

Course Content:

Preparation and planning, Your health, Airway Emergencies, Breathing and Circulation Emergencies, First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest, Wound Care, Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries, Head and Spine Injuries, Environmental situations, Poisons, Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Evacuation and Transportation, Extended care, Written exam.

Cost: $195.00/pp + GST

WFA Re-Certification is $115.00/pp + GST

February 6th,7th and 8th, 2009