AMERICAN RED CROSS - WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID COURSE

To provide individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response. This includes wilderness and remote environments including urban disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. Participants must possess current adult CPR/AED certification (or the equivalent) and be at least 14 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. Prerequisites will be verified by the instructor at the start of the course and are required for student participation in this course.

Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Included Topics:

Primary and Secondary Assessments
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
Burns
Heat-Related Emergencies
Bone and Joint Injuries
Hypothermia
Wounds and Wound Infection
Altitude-Related Illnesses

Additional Information:

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification*.
*Current adult CPR/AED course must be completed prior to this course.
2 year certification
Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course
Course length: 16 hours
IMPORTANT! - The total cost of this class is $250. A deposit of $100 is due upon registration. The remaining $150 is due in cash the first morning of class.

Materials & Supplies:

Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide and Pocket Guide - INCLUDED!
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Supplies - INCLUDED!

Certification:

Red Cross courses offer Digital Certification, an online version of a Red Cross certificate, which provides anytime, anywhere access to student training history and course certificates. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. There is no need to carry your printed certificate around anymore!

IMPORTANT! - The total cost of this class is $250. A deposit of $100 is due upon registration. The remaining $150 is due in cash the first morning of class.

American Red Cross - Wilderness and Remote First Aid