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Red Cross Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid
This course includes comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. This training is suitable for those who supervise or act as guides for groups of people. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus advanced procedures and strategies to provide extended care for more than 24 hours.
Content
The following items are covered in this Red Cross Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid class:
- Introduction
- Preparation and Planning
- Your Health
- What is the P.L.A.N.?
- Airway Emergencies
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
- Head and Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Wound Care
- Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
- Environmental Situations
- Poisons
- Medical Emergencies
- Evacuation and Transportation
- Extended Care
- Please note** the last two days of this program are taught off site
Duration
40 Hours
Prerequisites
The following are the prerequisite that a student is required to have before being allowed into this course:
- • Must be at least 16 years of age
- • In good health and physical condition
Description
• Includes level C CPR (with rescue
breathing, modified jaw thrust and
pulse check)
• AED Training
• This course prepares individuals to
provide care for more than 24 hours
and includes advanced procedures,
additional extended care and more
scenarios.
• This course focuses on:
─ Outdoor leaders
─ People who take extended trips
into the wilderness or remote
locations
─ People who provide recreational
or leisure experiences as a
professional guide
Certifications Earned
Upon successful completion of this program you will have earned the following tickets:
- Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid
- CPR Level C & AED
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