Wilderness First Aid Classes in DE, MD, NJ, NC, PA, VA

"Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive lesson in how to react, respond, and save life in remote, life-threatening situations."

Wilderness First Aid is a two-day, 18 hour class designed for trip leaders, camp counselors, and outdoor enthusiasts. No previous experience is required. This emergency response training includes patient assessment, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, splinting, and a variety of other topics.

Providing primary care in bad weather with non-standard equipment and coping with long term care and emergency response: Wilderness First Aid places these issues first and foremost.

Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help students gain confidence, and encourage the development of critical decision making skills.

The Course
Day 1 Emergency Management Patient Assessment Musculoskeletal Injuries Splinting Dislocations	Day 2 Soft Tissue Injuries Shock Diabetes Head Injuries Heat and Cold Related Illness Asthma and Anaphylaxis

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"… Your approach, using structured methods, rapidly increases a person's prevention and first aid capabilities. You beautifully target the things that are critical for the wilderness environment." -- Student

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Wilderness First Aid is a program of the Wilderness Safety Council