Wilderness First Aid Training
Intended Audience
Hikers, Campers, and Backpackers
Trek Leaders and Mountaineers
Adventure Sports Enthusiasts
Forest Rangers & Wildlife Professionals
Wilderness Guides and Rescue Teams
Outdoor Educators and Scouts
Overview
A specialized course designed for individuals and teams operating in remote or wilderness areas, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills to manage injuries and emergencies when medical help is delayed or unavailable. This course focuses on improvisation, environmental hazards, and prolonged care techniques specific to wilderness settings.
Mode In Instruction
Audio-visual training modules tailored for wilderness scenarios
Practice While Watching (PWW) – Following guided videos during exercises
Hands-on practice on manikins and with improvised tools
Simulated outdoor scenarios – Practice in natural environments for realistic experience
Course Duration:
16 Hours
Certification
First Aid Completion Certificate & E-Wallet Card
Content/Modules
Patient Assessment Scene Review, Primary Survey, Secondary Survey
CPR/BLS
Bleeding and Shock
Wound and Burn Management
Fractures & Dislocations
Chest Injuries
Abdominal Injuries
Head and Spine Injuries
Near Drowning
Lightning
Heat-Related Illness
Hypothermia & Cold-Related Illness/Injury
Genitourinary Emergencies
Psychology in the Wilderness
Neurological Emergencies
Intro to Diving Medicine
Altitude Illness
Avalanche Risk and Avoidance
Law and the Wilderness
Poisoning Emergencies
Evacuation Guidelines
Improvised Litters & Carries
Skin, Wilderness Dentistry, Illness & Injury of the Eyes
