Information-filled slide presentation covering wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for a wide range of injuries and illnesses. 

Course topics include:

• Preparation for help, Scene Size Up and Assessment
• Performing a Hands-on Physical Exam
• Preventing and Caring for Injuries and Illnesses; Controlling bleeding, Shock
• Environmental Hazards
• Vital Signs and Patient Evaluation
• Other Wilderness Considerations
• Cold Injuries: Recognize and treat frostbite. Learn techniques for prevention and treatment of hypothermia in the backcountry.

• On-hands patient contact will be required during this course and as part of the skills assessments.
• Finding and creating your own splints, stretchers and other devices will be required during the performance of the skills process.
• THIS COURSE WILL BE INDOORS AND OUTDOORS AND WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
  PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR ALL TYPES OF WEATHER, YOU MAY GET WET, DIRTY AND OR SWEATY

Qualified applicants are considered for certification without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, or disability.

• This Course is developed to provide the necessary training and skills to take the American Health and Safety Institution (ASHI) Exam
• The Wilderness First Aid course is designed to give the knowledge and creative concepts to perform the job under unusual situations and when help is hours or days away.