Fieldcraft Survival Wilderness First Aid
In the untamed beauty of the wilderness, where nature's challenges can be as unpredictable as they are unforgiving, it's essential to prepare for the unexpected. Our Wilderness First Aid course is your key to unlocking the skills and knowledge needed to survive and thrive in remote and potentially life-threatening environments.
This comprehensive introductory program equips you to navigate the ever-present environmental threats, from hot and cold weather injuries to bites, stings, and altitude-related issues. With a strong emphasis on resourcefulness, you'll discover how to improvise with minimal and unconventional equipment, as supplies are often scarce in the backcountry.
Our dedicated instructors are your guides through extrication skills, teaching you how to transport the injured across challenging terrains and long distances. Whether you're ready to participate in carries and drags actively or prefer to observe and learn, this course is tailored to your comfort level.
Throughout the program, you'll delve into the world of common traumatic injuries and practice patient assessment techniques for worst-case scenarios. You'll master the art of creating evacuation plans, ensuring you're prepared to take swift action should someone require hospital care.
Regardless of your prior experience, whether you're a complete novice or have some prior knowledge, this adventure is open to all. We encourage those with existing skills to refresh and expand their expertise. The ultimate goal of our Wilderness First Aid course is to empower you, ensuring you never feel helpless in life-or-death situations that may arise in the vast, uncharted wilderness.
Join us on this journey of discovery, resilience, and preparedness. The challenges of nature await – are you ready to conquer them?
All supplies and equipment will be provided. It is recommended that you bring your favorite note taking material. If you’d like to bring one of your own kits for advice or insight from our instructors, please do so! We will break for a lunch during the course. Join us, and increase your capability by learning savings skills and techniques!
Course Overview:
Required Equipment:
- All supplies and equipment will be provided
- Your favorite note taking material
- Snacks, food and water, as we will break for lunch.
- Comfortable clothing that can get dirty or stained and comfortable, sturdy shoes
Pre-Requisites
Basic First Aid and Emergency Trauma Treatment: While not required, it is recommended that you take both Basic First Aid and Emergency Trauma Treatment before you take Wilderness First Aid.
Modern Survival Skills: Also not required, but adding outdoor survival skills will aid in your learning and ability during Wilderness First Aid.
How to get the most out of the course:
This course generally runs 7 hours (0900-1600) but be sure to check the specific course page for detailed schedule in your location as time and length may vary based on specific circumstances.
Course(s) to take following this course:
See all Current Fieldcraft Survival Wilderness First Aid Courses here