About This Course
Presented by the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC), this wilderness first aid course is taught by experienced WMTC instructors and is designed to provide trip leaders and guides with an understanding of basic wilderness medical concepts.Course Highlights
For those seeking a career in out door education, wilderness instruction or as guides, this course exceeds the Wilderness First Aid Scope of Practice requirements endorsed by the Wilderness Medical Society.
It is also recognized by the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and can be used to reccertify current Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT certifications.
Itinerary
Note: The below itinerary provides a broad overview of what you might expect to see in this training and is subject to change.
Day 1: Welcome; complete course paperwork. Topics covered today include: General concepts in patient care; body defenses; introduction to Trauma; assessment and treatment of traumatic critical system and extremity problems; basic life support. Homework: case studies.
Day 2: Topics and activities covered include: Assessing medical problems; 3rd triangle skills lab and SOAP evaluation process; traumatic simulation; basic extremities splinting lab; wound cleaning lab; spine assessment; Homework: case studies.
Day 3: Topics and activities covered include: Dehydration; sun exposure; heat exhaustion; heat stroke; Hyponatremia; Hypothermia; near drowning; allergies; injection lab; training debrief and close.
Course Outcomes
When successfully completed, participants in this course will have the ability — and confidence — to perform first aid on patients suffering major and minor traumatic injuries, common environmental illnesses, and medical emergencies that occur in a remote area or wilderness setting.
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