This 16-hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification for assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment.

Prerequisites

• Possess current adult CPR/AED certification
• Be at least 14 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course

The following lessons make up the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course:

• Wilderness and Remote First Aid Kits
• Burns
• Primary (Initial) Assessment
• Abdominal Illnesses
• Secondary (Focused) Assessment
• Hypothermia
• Calling for Help and Evacuation Considerations
• Heat-Related lllnesses
• Shock and Heart Attack
• Lightning
• Chest Injuries
• Altitude Illnesses
• Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
• Submersion Incidents
• Wounds and Wound Infection
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Skill Sessions, Demonstrations and Scenarios

The skill sessions, demonstrations and scenarios combine to provide participants with knowledge and skills to help them respond to emergencies in a delayed-help environment:

• Performing a log roll
• Making a hypothermia wrap
• Performing the BEAM technique
• Throwing assist
• Scenario: Spinal Injury
• How to use the EpiPen®
• Applying direct pressure
• How to use the Twinject®
• Demonstration: Using a tourniquet
  

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
Wilderness and Remote First Aid, 2 years

CEUs Awarded: 1.6

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid meets the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, and is recommended by the American Camping Association and Girl Scouts of the USA .

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