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Wilderness First Aid Certification Course

Remote Medical International Course Sponsored by Wilderness Awareness School
Length: 16 hours (2 full days)
Dates: Saturday, April 25– Sunday, April 26, 2009; 8 AM – 5 PM each day
Cost: $265 per participant (food not included, tent camping available. Inquire for details)
Registration: Call Wilderness Awareness School - 425-788-1301
Food: Bring your own field lunch for each class day; Kitchen available for campers to prepare their own dinner & breakfast
Lodging: Tent camping sites available for participants who want to stay overnight. Bathroom and shower available for camper use

COURSE OVERVIEW

Wilderness First Aid is a 16 hour course designed to provide elementary skills in remote care. Based on recommendations from the Wilderness Medical Society and evidence-based research, our curriculum focuses on making sound decisions regarding patient evacuation, as well as skills for extended care.

This course is a hands-on, experiential format providing students with the skills and confidence for making remote medical care decisions. Remote First Aid is ideal for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, camp staff, remote site workers, and travelers who either work or play away from definitive medical facilities and support.

PREREQUISITES

Comfortable spending extended time in outdoor setting with varying weather conditions. Be prepared to be outside in any weather.

FORMAT

Combination of lecture, skill labs, and practical scenarios to provide participants with the greatest opportunity to use and retain the skills necessary to respond to remote medical emergencies. Skill labs and scenarios take place inside and outside. Check-in of the first day is at 0800. A typical day will run from 800 – 1700. The course will end by 1700 on the last day.

TEXTS

- Wilderness First Aid Course Handbook; Remote Medical International 2006
- Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations; American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

CERTIFICATION RECEIVED:

Wilderness First Aid from Remote Medical International

RECERTIFICATION

With completion of this course, certification is good for 2 years. Recertification does not apply to this course. Participants must retake complete Wilderness First Aid course to keep certification.

Wilderness First Aid Course Outline

Day One
Introduction & Course Overview
Patient Assessment - Primary Survey & Physical
Patient Assessment - Vital Signs & Patient History
Documentation & Communication
Gastrointestinal Illness & Injury
Metabolic & Allergic Reactions
Neurological Emergencies
Heat Illness
Hypothermia & Frostbite
Lightning
Altitude Related Illnesses

Day Two
Medical-legal Considerations
Sprains & Strains
Fractures
Femur Traction Splints
Dislocations
Spinal Injury Management
Head Injuries
Shock
Wound Management & Infection
Remote Medical Kits & Supplies

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