The duration of this course is 24 hours (Basic) and 40 hours (Advanced) 5 days and consists of 50% theory and 50% practical.

The Wilderness First Aid Courses are for large groups of 10+ people only, and are taught on request.

 

This course contains the following modules:

• Principals of First Aid Safety
• Legal and Ethics of Emergency Care
• Emergency Scene Management
• Cardiovascular Emergencies
• One Rescuer CPR (Adult, Child and Infant)
• Choking (Adult, Child and Infant)
• Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Specific Fractures and threatened limb
• Burns
• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries
• Rescue Carries
• Chest Injuries
• Hand Injuries
• Eye Injuries
• Multiple Casualty Management (Triage)
• Two Rescuer CPR
• Pelvic, Abdominal and Crush Injuries
• Environmental Injuries
• Poisons, Bites and Stings
• Medical Conditions (Seizures, Diabetes etc.)
• Elementary and Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Behavioral Emergencies
• Water Accidents

Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people. The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training

 

 

Practical componenets are assessed continuously throughout the course. A written Exam will be undertaken on the last day of the course to assess the theory component.

 

Minimum of 10 and maximum 15 learners per class.

 

Your Certificate will be valid for 3 years

 

The Wilderness First Aid Courses are for large groups of 10+ people only, and are taught on request.