Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid (16 hrs.)

$240 + tx

This is a practical based 16 hour course designed for individuals who will be participating in outdoor activities within hours of medical assistance. This course will provide participants with an introduction to wilderness first aid. Basic topics are covered with an emphasis on practical skills, decision making and dealing with environmental conditions.

DAY 1

Registration and introduction
Review of Principal Body Systems
Backcountry Management of Shock
Patient Assessment System (SOAP)
     Primary survey
     Secondary survey
     Assessment

Soft Tissue Injuries
Traumatic Injuries
     Head injuries
     Spinal cord injuries
     Chest injuries

First Aid Kits and Supplies
Backcountry Water Desinfection
Simulations throughout the day

DAY 2

Musculoskeletal Injuries
     Assessment
     Sprains, fractures, overuse injuries
     Improvised splinting

Environmental Emergencies
     Cold-related illnesses
     Heat-related illnesses
     Drowning
     Lightning
     Insect stings and poison ivy

Managing Medical Problems
Simulations and Course Review
Exam and Exam Review
Course Debriefing

2685, rue Rolland, Suite 303
Sainte-Adèle, Qc, Canada, J8B 1C9
Tel: (514) 509-2112 • Fax: (514) 509-2123
Email: info@siriusmed.com
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