Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness First Responder (80 hrs.)

(accommodations not incl.) $755.00 + tx

Wilderness First Responder is an advanced 80 hour program for outdoor professionals who work in remote settings, Guides, Rangers, rescue personnel, and those requiring a solid foundation in wilderness emergency care. This program will focus on principles of management and decision making. Special emphasis is placed on prevention, traumatic injuries, illness assessment, accident scene management, long term patient care, leader responsibility and liability, advanced medical aid kits, wound cleaning, evacuation procedures and working with Emergency Medical Services.

DAY 1	Registration and Introduction Wilderness Emergency Care Leader Responsibilities and Liability Review of Principal Body Systems Anatomy Homeostasis and tissue tolerances Nervous system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system and airway management Backcountry Management of Shock Patient Assessment System (SOAP) Scene survey & safety Primary survey Patient moving and positioning Simulations throughout the day
DAY 2	Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Heart disease and Heart attack Stroke Angina Obstructed Airway Manoeuvre Backcountry implications of CPR Secondary Survey Vital signs Medical history Patient exam Recording observations Long-Term Patient Care - Recording and Monitoring Simulations throughout the day
DAY 3	Backcountry Wound Management Normal healing process Wound closures Bleeding Preventing infection and wound cleaning Promoting healing Dressing and long-term care Simulations throughout the day
DAY 4	First Aid Kits and Supplies Traumatic Injuries Head injuries Spinal cord injuries Chest injuries Abdominal injuries Simulations throughout the day
DAY 5	Musculoskeletal Injuries Anatomy Mechanism of injuries Assessment Management Improvised splinting techniques Spinal boards Improvised litters and carries Simulations throughout the day
DAY 6	Environmental Emergencies Cold-related illnesses Heat-related illnesses Lightning Submersion accidents Toxins, bites, stings Radiation injuries High altitude illnesses Simulations throughout the day
DAY 7	Medical Problems and Emergencies Illness Assessment Seizures and neurological disorders Diabetes Allergic reactions Gastrointestinal disorders Genito-urinary system Medications Search and Rescue Missing persons Evacuation planning Working with Emergency Medical Services Incident Command System Leadership and accident scene management Water, ground and air evacuation Simulations throughout the day
DAY 8	Common Expedition Problems Dealing with disaster Backcountry water disinfection Risk Management and Hazard Evaluation Accident prevention Course Review Practical Evaluation Exam and Exam Review Course Debriefing

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