Wilderness First Aid with CPR and AED (SOLO Certification)

Calling all weekend warriors, outdoor enthusiasts, seasoned & beginner adventurers, trip leaders and guides! Learn to save lives and keep yourself and those around you safe in the outdoors! These two-day courses are full of hands-on practice, learning and fun. Meet like-minded people with similar interests and gain the confidence to respond to emergency situations and provide care in the outdoors! Wilderness First Aid courses are perfect for backpackers, climbers, skiers, cyclists, off-roaders, paddlers, hunters, equestrians, and anyone who likes to play and spend time outside.

Course Length: 20 total hours (NOT an overnight course) the course runs 8:00am-6:00pm each day for 2 days.

The Course Covers:

-The Patient Assessment System (how to respond to emergencies)

-How to improvise care no matter where you are

-Prevention, risk avoidance & treatment for various injuries/sicknesses

-Tools to help you determine your patients’ care needs

-Techniques for splinting injuries

-Spinal precautions & clearing

-CPR & AED for all ages

Course Includes:

-Wilderness First Aid book

-Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Certification through SOLO (in accordance with the certification policy)

This course may be cancelled if it is deemed unsafe to run the course for any reason.

For information on our cancellation policies click . If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].

Info: Introduction;
Wilderness vs. Urban;
Body Substance Isolation.
Scene Size Up:
1,2,3,4,5.
Primary Survey:
AVPU & A+O x (0-4);
ABCDE.

Info: Secondary Survey:
SAMPLE;
Head to Toe;
Vitals.
Documentation
SOAP;
Rescue Plan.

Info: Patient Lifting & Moving:
De-crumpling; BEAM;
Drags & Carries.

Info: Spinal Precautions;
Spinal Clearing;
CPR Intro & Wilderness Applications.

Info: Rescue Breathing for all ages; CPR Adult & Child;
AED;
CPR Infant;
Choking Adult & Child;
Choking Infant.

Info: Musculoskeletal System/Splinting: Upper Extremity;
Musculoskeletal System/Splinting: Lower Extremity;
Shock.

Info: Human Animal: Heat;
Human Animal: Cold;
Lightening;
North America Bites & Stings.

Info: Medical Emergencies;
Soft Tissue Injuries:
Wound Irrigation;
Bleeding Control, Dressing & Bandaging.

Info: Final Wilderness First Aid Scenario;
Quizzes;
Course Evaluations;
Graduation;
Future Opportunities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, United States

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