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Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - Basic

Wilderness & Remote First Aid covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas.

Content

The following items are covered in this Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - Basic class:

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

Duration

20 hours

Prerequisites

The following are the prerequisite that a student is required to have before being allowed into this course:

In good health and physical condition

Description

This basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours. Course is for those who recreate, live, work or in isolated or wilderness settings and need to response to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. Please note** the third day of this program will be off site.

Certifications Earned

Upon successful completion of this program you will have earned the following tickets:

Wilderness and Remote First Aid
CPR Level C and AED