Wilderness and remote first aid course designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. The wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines were developed through a task force facilitated by the bsa. Wilderness medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. Outward bound wilderness firstaid handbook by jeffrey. Gain the confidence you need to make informed decisions in emergencies when rescue is hours or days away. Sponsored wilderness first aid wfa solo schools the. Wilderness first aid, wilderness survival, wilderness safety, training courses, ontario, survival school, bear safety, wilderness first responder. This is defined as being an hour or more away from. Wilderness first aid is a twoday introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. Recognizing that certain knowledge and procedures are outside the.
Emergency care in remote locations, fifth edition is your comprehensive guide. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. Ashi wilderness first aid student book 2018 version. Long hikes, extended lengths of river, large expanses of ocean, and miles of asphalt may separate the person from a medical facility. The wilderness medical associates first aid guide is designed for individuals whove completed training at the first aid level. Wilderness first aid kit checklist pdf download canuck. First aid manual covers injuries, illness, frostbite, animal bites, lacerations, broken bones, and more. I am currently reading the book in preparation for being re certified in wilderness first aid. Wilderness first aid wfa is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or anyone who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. New in the ragged mountain press pocket guidesa practical, packable source of clear, reassuring first aid advice, wilderness first aid is the only such guide written by a boardcertified emergency medicine specialist. Find textbooks, dvds, and manuals needed for wilderness first aid training for instructors and students. Wilderness first responder wfr courses are designed specifically to provide outdoor guides with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions. Grab one for your home, car, and backpack to keep one handy at all times.
Long hikes, extended lengths of river, large expanses of ocean, and miles of asphalt may separate the person from a. Scouts of america wilderness first aid task force with significant input from its many members. The course can also be adapted or modified for organisations or groups with specific remote requirements. Wilderness first aid, or wfa, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available.
Wilderness first responder wfr solos wilderness first responder wfr course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. Pdf pocket first aid and wilderness medicine download. Wilderness advanced first aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this.
This course may also meet the needs of volunteers and professionals who lead groups on short trips in relatively lowrisk situations. Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. The information in this handbook is furnished for that purpose and is subject to change without notice. The course gives students the skills and knowledge to provide first aid response, life support and management of person s, the incident and other first aiders in remote situations until the arrival of medical or other assistance. Wilderness first aid wilderness medical associates. Additionally, the wilderness first aid course wildmi554, and when included the cpraed course wildmi4, are approved by the united states coast guard to meet the first aid and cpr training requirements of 46 cfr 11. It also meets the american camp association guidelines. The emergency care procedures outlined in this manual reflect the standard of knowledge and. Lits attending lit week are invited to choose this addon. The wilderness and remote first aid course carefully follows these guidelines. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. Wilderness first aid course pine mountain settlement school. Please note that only active ashi training centers with currently certified ashi wilderness fist aid instructors may order these materials. Students must be 14 years of age or older to participate.
Nols wilderness medicine pocket guide is a condensed version of our classic field guide, and a great reference in the field. The wilderness first aid handbook is a handy, quickreference guide easily accessible with basic wilderness first aid knowledge, but it does not require advanced degrees or experience with medicine and prehospital care. Rei has partnered with nols to offer a 2 day course that will teach the wilderness medicine skills needed to recreate with confidence. Solo southeast has partnered with rock creek outfitters to bring wilderness first aid courses to the greater atlanta area.
Wilderness first aid by steve donelan, paperback barnes. The wilderness first aid handbook is a musthave for every back pocket or backpack filled with original, fullcolor artwork illustrating the techniques and procedures described and with internalspiral binding and waterproof pages handy for travel into extreme environments. The 20panel guide folds up into a compact size, printed on tearresistant and waterproof paper, ideal for keeping in your backpack or first aid kit when headed out into the wilderness. Arranged by symptom for easy access, treatments cover everything from blisters to broken bones, heat. Once you have completed the online portion students contact our offices to book the in person portion of the course.
Join us at the atlanta area council of the boy scouts of america and learn how to handle emergency situations in this twoday wilderness first aid. Informationfilled slide presentation covering wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for a wide range of injuries and illnesses. The emergency care procedures outlined in this manual reflect the standard of. Canadian red cross wilderness first aid field guide kelowna. Wilderness first aid kit checklist the first item youll need is a storage container. National geographic listed eight tools to save your hide abroad and said in the may. For anyone who is interested in becoming wilderness first aid certifiedif you like being in the wilderness but would like to be better prepared for potential risks, this workshop is for you. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your profession, you should never have to ask, what do i do now. Advanced wilderness first aid awfa solo southeast at noc. Wilderness first aid basics a guide for preparation, basic first aid and survival. A wilderness educator since 1973, tod schimelpfenig is the curriculum director for the nols wilderness medicine institute.
The book is very thorough, but easy to understand, and includes everything i should need to. Wilderness first aid family of courses columbia safety. Wilderness and remote first aid course designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be. Register for a class to gain confidence in your ability to make decisions and create positive outcomes out of unpredictable situations. Wilderness first aid presents 125 outdoor medical emergencies and succinct, stepbystep treatment advice. He is the author of many wilderness medicine and camping books, including basic illustrated wilderness first aid falconguides. Wilderness and remote first aid instructor manual, rev. Additionally, the wilderness first responder course wildmi555 is approved by the united states coast guard to meet the first aid and cpr training requirements of 46 cfr 11. Nols wilderness medicine courses crossing latitudes. Wilderness first aid wfa dc, md, va, nc, pa, nj, ny. A practical, packable source of clear, reassuring first aid advice, wilderness first aid is the only such guide written by a boardcertified emergency medicine specialist. This is an excellent book for true backcountry expeditions and trips where help is not going to be easy to get. The biggest advantage to this delivery model is the fact that it usually. Students learn both in the classroom and in the mountains, along the trails and streams at nocs nantahala river campus.
If youre looking for a first aid book thats so on point students who are getting ready to take the united states medical licensing examination will be using it this is your book. Wilderness first aid guide wilderness medical associates. Wilderness and remote first aid american red cross. Used as the text book for wilderness first aid and wilderness first responder courses, the author has been a wilderness educator since 1973 and is the curriculum director for the nols wilderness medicine institute.
Our students expand their knowledge through practical handson exercise and outdoor scenarios. Wilderness first aid manual first aid supplies online. Canadian red cross wilderness first aid instructor manual for wilderness first aid instructor course participants in kelowna, bc. Wilderness first aid is the knowledge and ability to effectively address injuries, illness, or emergency outside of modern facilities, out in the wild. Wilderness first aid learn about the new practices that go way beyond what scouting leaders may already know as first aid. The courses listed below are taught at the sponsors location. The first thing you learn in a wilderness firstaid course is how to evaluate a patient, which includes the following steps. A waterproof container is best and it should be compartmentalized, this will make it easy to organize and allow you to give priority location to the most critical first aid kit items.
Sponsored wilderness first responder wfr solo schools. Advanced wilderness first aid awfa is an intensive 4day course that provides indepth information on medical and environmental emergencies, alongside handson practice of backcountry first aid skills. The nols wilderness first aid class i took was two days of class over the weekend, and included an eclectic group of students. Some folks were first responders, there were senior citizens trekking to machu picchu, eagle scouts, and everything in between, including everyday hikers. A must for outdoor recreationists and those who live or work in remote locations, this book provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour or more away. Wilderness first aid is a program of the wilderness safety council, a nonprofit incorporated in virginia. If you work, live or play in the backcountry, wilderness first aid will prepare you to manage medical emergencies when resources are scarce and rescue could be hours away. Sports and wilderness first aid training courses red cross. Wilderness first aid wfa certification course atlanta.
Wilderness first aid hit the trail at grand canyon. Topics in this course range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Wilderness and remote first aid emergency reference guide and pocket guide, rev. Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a health care professional andor rapid transport are not readily available. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings. Wilderness first responder training will provide you with the tools needed to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Ashi wilderness first aid certification cards set of 5. Wilderness first aid coast wilderness medical training. Wilderness first aid wilderness first aid family of courses basic wilderness first aid an intensive 8 to 10hour course for those who are involved in wilderness recreation. Wilderness first aid training is here, helping you cope with medical emergencies in the wild and, perhaps more importantly, to be a. Wilderness first aid wfa is the ideal certification for outdoor enthusiasts looking for basic first aid training and backcountry medical skills. Canadian red cross wilderness first aid instructor manual.
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