Wilderness First Aid

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This course is designed to give you the confidence needed in an emergency situation. The curriculum goes through items hopefully you will not have to encounter in the wilderness, but just in case. The best first aid "kit" that saves lives, prevents disability, and eases suffering is carried for the most part, in the human brain. The safest plan for anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical intervention is to be well trained in wilderness medicine. Many times in the wilderness, items for proper care are not available for immediate use, items need to be improvised from what is on hand to take care of medical situations. The skill set to complete improvisations, assess patients, diagnose different illnesses, treat traumatic incidents and get help when needed is part of this "kit" that is essential.

Items you will learn in this course include: Legal Issues Patient Assessment Basic Life Support Traumatic Injuries Stings and Bites Splinting and Wound Care Heat Illnesses Cold Illnesses Altitude Illnesses First Aid Kits and Improvised Equipment CPR in the Wilderness Environmental Injuries Medical Emergencies Common Simple Wilderness Medical Problems Patient Packaging and Evacuation AHA CPR Certification and more

At course completion each you will receive a completion certificate in Wilderness First Aid and a CPR certification card from AHA (American Heart Association) This course may be used as a refresher course for a Wilderness First Responder re-certification. Those who have completed a First Responder Course or higher training are eligable afterwards to certify as a Wilderness First Responder through a trainig facility.

Tuition for the course is $300.00 per person.

All necessary equipment for course instruction will be provided. Also each student will receive a student book, course completion card upon passing of final exam, and a certification card from the American Heart Association in CPR upon completion of the CPR test. Cost does not include lodging, meals, transportation to and from Bluff, personal equipment, and gratuities (tips) for instructors/guides.

To register, fill out our Course Registration Form. For any questions check out our FAQ's page or you may contact Jared Hillhouse at jhillhouse@northwashoutfitters.com or by calling 435-672-9942. You will not be signed up or have a spot reserved until you have completed registration which includes paying for the course or sending in a deposit. Class size is limited and fills up on a first come first serve basis.