WILDERNESS
FIRST AID
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OVERVIEW
The MED Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course makes use of lecture and practical-based learning both in and outside of the classroom.
The concepts and skills taught in this course will prepare you to prevent, identify and stabilize a diverse range of injuries and illnesses associated with recreation in remote places where adaptations to harsh environments, limited access to resources and communication, and personal/group safety must be made.
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Beginning with patient assessment, this course helps establish a foundation for students to make informed decisions during emergency situations when far from definitive healthcare systems.
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TOPIC LIST
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Topics covered in our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course include an introductory level overview of:​
Inclusion of additional topics and descriptions beyond what is listed can be discussed and agreed on upon request.
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Wilderness Medicine Theory & Legality
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Patient Assessment
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Documentation
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Bleeding
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Wilderness Wound & Burn Management
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Shock
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Spine Injuries
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Head Injuries
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Cold Injuries
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Heat Illnesses
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Allergies & Anaphylaxis
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Lightning
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Altitude Illnesses
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Abdominal Emergencies
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Athletic Injuries
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Fractures
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Dislocations
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Emergency & Evacuation Plans
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Common Wilderness Medicine Problems
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First Aid Kits & Medications
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Day 1: 8:00am-6:00pm
Day 2: 8:00am-6:00pm
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A 1 hour lunch break is provided each day of this course.
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Customizations to this schedule can be made upon request.
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CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES
Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course involves a minimum of 16 hours of contact time. No exam is associated with this course.
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Upon successful completion of the course components, a student is granted a 2 year certification.
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RECERTIFICATION GUIDELINES
No recertification course exists for this training. Instead, a student can participate in a new Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course and gain further certification.
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