Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
Duration:
• 20 hours
Certification:
• 3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C
Course Content:
• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• CPR and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle and join injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety
Participant Materials:
• Wilderness & Remote Field Guide
• Trip Plan
