Course Description:
• Earn your Wilderness First Aid certification
• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, treatment and evacuation protocols
• Practice your skills in live scenarios with our expert instructors
Course Objectives:
• To provide a practical foundation in Wilderness Medicine for outdoor enthusiasts
• To teach patient assessment and treatment guidelines
Topics Include:
• Patient Assessment
• Trauma
• Medical Problems
• Animal & Insect Bites
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Wound Management
• Water Treatment
• Extremes of temperature (Heat illness and Cold illness)
• First Kits
• Lightning
Courses
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
$100.00
What is WFA?
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a 16 hour course designed for outdoor enthusiast. Basic first aid skills are covered to keep you and your friends and family safe in outdoor environments. We emphasize scenario based learning for a hands on learning experience. This course is recognized by ACA and NICA.
Next dates: Oct 25, 2024
Contact: Alex@blueridgeadventuremed.com for private course dates
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