AMERICAN RED CROSS - WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID COURSE (Adult CPR option available)

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 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. *See below for Adult CPR course add-on.

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:

Scene survey and safety
Primary (Initial) and Secondary (Focused) Assessments
Calling for Help and Evacuation Considerations
Shock and Heart Attacks
Chest Injuries
Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
Wounds and Wound Infection (Blisters, lacerations, severe bleeding, eye, nose, teeth; insect and snake bites, etc.)
Bone and Joint Injuries
Burns
Abdominal Illnesses
Hypothermia
Heat-Related Emergencies
Lightening
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Submersion Illnesses (Drowning)
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
First Aid Kits
Adult CPR (option)

Additional Information:

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current Adult CPR certification*.
*Note: Adult CPR Certification (hands-on) must be current for a WFA Certification to be issued. Adult CPR option is available at the class and can be signed up for at registration. If you have a current Adult CPR or BLS Certification you must bring a copy to the class.
2 year certification
Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course
Course length: 16 hours (2 days)
Course participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch for both days of class. Our classes are often held in remote locations where convenient dining options are not available.
Participants are also encouraged to bring their own first aid kits in order to gain familiarity with the gear that they currently have.
We train rain or shine so be sure to bring outdoor and weather appropriate clothing and footwear.
IMPORTANT! - Total full cost for this 2 day class is $250. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is due to secure your spot.

Materials & Supplies:

Red Cross American Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide - INCUDED!
Pocket Guide - INCLUDED!
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Consumable 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! - Total full cost for this 2 day class is $250. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is due to secure your spot.

REFUND POLICY - There will be no refund if a student cancels or no shows for a class. A full refund will be given if M.O.S. Training cancels a course.

American Red Cross - Wilderness and Remote First Aid (Adult CPR option available)