Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Course

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Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Course

For those venturing into the outdoors or working in remote environments, being prepared for medical emergencies is essential. Our Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Course is designed for scouts, scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works in environments where help from professional first responders may be far away. This course combines essential wilderness first aid skills with CPR/AED training, ensuring you are equipped to handle a variety of emergencies when every second counts.

Course Highlights:

• Course Length: 16 hours (Wilderness First Aid) + 4 hours (CPR/AED)
• Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old.
• Certification: 2-year certification for both Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED, with digital certificates available upon successful completion.
• Combined Registration: Three certifications in one. Receive comprehensive emergency response training for wilderness and everyday situations.

Wilderness First Aid Topics:

• Primary and Secondary Assessments: Learn how to assess and prioritize injuries effectively in remote settings.
• Head, Brain, Neck, and Spinal Injuries: Techniques for managing spinal injuries and head trauma.
• Heat-Related Emergencies: Recognize and treat conditions like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
• Hypothermia: Understanding and responding to hypothermic conditions.
• Altitude-Related Illnesses: Identifying and managing altitude sickness.
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis: Treating allergic reactions.
• Burns: First aid for various types of burns.
• Bone and Joint Injuries: Stabilizing fractures and sprains in remote environments.
• Wounds and Wound Infection: Proper techniques for cleaning, dressing, and managing wounds to prevent infection.

CPR/AED Course Topics:

• CPR Techniques for Adults, Children, and Infants: Learn the steps to perform effective CPR in emergency situations.
• AED Use: Understand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save lives during cardiac emergencies.

Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

This course is perfect for anyone spending time outdoors or in remote locations, as well as individuals who want to be prepared to handle medical emergencies in everyday life. Whether you’re a scout leader, outdoor educator, or wilderness enthusiast, this training ensures that you’re ready to act in any emergency situation, with skills that are transferable to both wilderness and urban environments.

Register Now for the combined Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Course and gain the critical skills needed to save lives in any setting, from the backcountry to your community.

This course is also offered by Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC in partnership with local communities HERE.

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