Description This is a 4-day course, if you’re looking for something more advanced take a look at our Advanced Wilderness First Aider or Wilderness First Responder options. Learn CPR & first aid for outdoor recreation. Not the standard urban first aid training. The Wilderness First Aider course teaches participants how to respond to possible life-threatening emergencies and serious medical problems commonly encountered in the wilderness environment. The course practicals and scenarios are entirely wilderness oriented and many of the sessions take place outdoors. This course is an ideal introduction to the topic of wilderness first aid for people who travel or work in the outdoors. We will equip you with the skills to deal with common problems and emergencies you may encounter while adventuring or exploring. Topics covered: Introduction to wilderness first aid & legal issues in wilderness first aid Basic principles of first aid and safety, scene management Anatomy and physiology, patient assessment CPR, AED, choking, shock, unconsciousness and fainting Head and spinal injury Wounds, bleeding, dressings and bandages, infection control Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations, splints Improvising splinting and traction Burns Diabetes Seizures and epilepsy Cardiac conditions Hypothermia, hyperthermia and other environmental conditions Allergies and allergic reactions Poisoning Bites and stings Water emergencies Patient lifting, self-extrication and transport Wilderness medicine Calling for HELP in the wilderness Course Facts: Duration: 32 Hours, typically 4 full days Accreditation: SA Department of Labour Certification: NQF Level 2 aligned certificate (valid for 3 years) WMX Wilderness First Aider Cost: Group prices on request Included: Tuition, quality course notes, CPR pouch, training equipment. Have any questions about this course? Send us a message!
