Wilderness & Remote First Aid

Description

Wilderness and remote environments require specialized skills, equipment and training. Whether you are an outdoor recreation enthusiast, live or work in a wilderness or remote setting, or work as a professional rescuer.

  • Fully updated course content and resources, including a take-home Wilderness & Remote Field Guide filled with pictures, protocols, and the latest techniques.
  • Learning activities and scenarios with real-life situations specifically designed for wilderness and remote environments.
  • Expanded course offerings, including a brand-new Wilderness First Responder level providing advanced first aid and CPR skills, leadership and rescue decision-making skills for professional rescuers who work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings.
  • Significant opportunities for hands-on learning with a significant portion of the courses taught in an outdoor setting so participants get the most effective learning experience possible.

Learn the essential first aid skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, promoting safety, and responding to emergencies in remote and wilderness environments.

Prerequisites

None

Target Audience

  • Members of emergency management and health/safety program committees
  • Emergency First Responders
  • Suitable for individuals who live or work in non-urban, remote or wilderness workplaces or communities.

Certification

Certificate of Completion.