Wilderness First Aid

The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills.

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Upon successful completion of this course and having met all requirements, students earn:

  • Certification in Wilderness First Aid
  • Certification in and Adult CPR

Learn How to Give First Aid in Wilderness Settings

This course is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience.  Course topics:

  • Patient Assessment System
  • CPR
  • Circulatory System
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory System
  • Fractures, Stable Injuries
  • Splints 1-Extremities
  • Hypothermia
  • Hyperthermia and Heat Illness
  • Near Drowning
  • Lightning Injuries
  • Wounds and Burns
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Lifting, Moving Extrication
  • Patient Carries
  • Backcountry Medicine
  • Patient Assessment System
  • CPR
  • Circulatory System
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory System
  • Fractures, Stable Injuries
  • Splints 1-Extremities
  • Hypothermia
  • Hyperthermia and Heat Illness
  • Near Drowning
  • Lightning Injuries
  • Wounds and Burns
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Lifting, Moving Extrication
  • Patient Carries
  • Backcountry Medicine

Course Details

Overview

The expected target audience is seasonal outdoor staff and those involved in recreational wilderness trips. The course content meets the anticipated medical needs of those communities.

Customization

Patient assessment drills and simulations will be specific to the group, the environment, and the context of operations or the activities performed in the field.

Given the short duration of this course, emphasis is placed on hands-on activities, including PAS drills as a major learning tool as opposed to long lectures.

Certifications

This course is traditionally scheduled for two days or 16 hours of instructional and practice time. Upon successful completion students will receive certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR.

Recertification

Certifications are valid for three years. Students should retake the WFA course or consider upgrading to the Wilderness Advanced First Aid and or Wilderness First Responder.

Included Materials

All teaching materials will be at no additional cost. Students will receive the following books on this course:

  •  Wilderness First Aid Guide
  • SOAP Notebook;
  • The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook
Prerequisites

Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a parent or guardian.

Class Hours and Locations

Baker City, Oregon

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Prineville, Oregon

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