This is an introductory course to wilderness first aid focusing on general medical concepts and basic life support skills. Students will learn to use and improvise first aid supplies. This course is targeted to outdoor enthusiasts who participate on day or weekend trips.

This course runs over two full-day sessions with an optional evening session for those interested in obtaining certification in CPR (C) with AED for an additional cost. There is no re-certification for this course.

Dates:
October 9-10, 2010 - West Vancouver, BC

There is an option to take our CPR "C" (plus AED) on the evening prior to the start of the course. Contact us for details, or check out our full listing of CPR Courses.

Practical outdoor training sessions will take place in a local park near to our classroom.

When you register you will be given directions to the traiining room.

Both Instructors are not only excellent 1st Aid Instructors, they are also active climbers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts who know what it is like to be in a remote wilderness environment on a regular basis!

• Scene survey
• Basic and Advanced Life Support
• (A) Airway and C-Spine
• (B) Breathing
• (C) Circulation
• (D) Disability
• Extremity Injuries and Treatment (fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, splints, dressings, wound care)
• Wounds – bleeding, dressing and bandages
• Hypothermia
• Hyperthermia
• Immersion foot (Trench foot)
• Burns
• Allergies & Anaphylaxis
• Animal encounters
• Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
• Drowning and Near-drowning
• Carbon monoxide inhalation
• Medical Illnesses
• After Care
• First aid kits
• Legal considerations

The course will be split between classroom and field sessions, please come prepared for conducting field simulations outdoors in all weather conditions.