Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Overview The main focus of Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the prolonged care and stabilization of patients in an austere environment until a rescue team or additional resources can be obtained to help with evacuation to a medical facility. The course teaches a judgment-based approach to dealing with medical emergencies in a remote setting. Major components include learning to work with improvised equipment and learning to anticipate potential risks to the patient. Advanced medical techniques include an
Description
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course Details
- DURATION
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4 days (40 hours)
- FORMAT
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A mixture of classroom and outdoor sessions
- PARTICIPANTS
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Minimum 10. Maximum 15.
- PREREQUISITES
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- 16+ years of age (participants under the age of 18 require written consent from a parental or guardian)
- A high school education (or equivalent) is recommended but not required.
- PRICE
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$525
- RECERTIFICATION
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Repeat the entire course every three years
- REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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- Notebook and pencil/pen
- Watch with a second-hand for taking vitals
- Indoor/outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather
- Footwear for rough terrain
- TAKEAWAYS & DOCUMENTATION
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- Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification Card
- CPR Heart Saver Certification consistent with the Canadian Heart & Stroke Association Heart Saver CPR/AED level.
- Course Texts