Our NASAR Basic Wilderness First Aid course is an essential training program designed to provide outdoor enthusiasts, wilderness guides, and recreational professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to medical emergencies in remote and wilderness settings. This intensive 8-hour course covers key topics in wilderness first aid, including patient assessment, injury management, environmental considerations, and emergency evacuation procedures. Through interactive instruction, hands-on practice, and scenario-based learning, participants will gain the confidence and competence to assess and stabilize patients, manage injuries and illnesses, and make informed decisions in challenging outdoor environments.

Course Highlights:

• Patient Assessment: Learn systematic patient assessment techniques tailored for wilderness environments, including primary and secondary surveys, vital signs assessment, and identification of life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

• Injury Management: Develop proficiency in managing common wilderness injuries, including cuts, scrapes, sprains, fractures, burns, insect bites, and environmental injuries such as hypothermia and heat-related illnesses.

• Medical Emergencies: Understand the recognition and initial management of medical emergencies encountered in wilderness settings, including allergic reactions, asthma attacks, heart attacks, and diabetic emergencies.

• Environmental Considerations: Gain practical knowledge of environmental hazards and risks in the wilderness, including altitude sickness, lightning strikes, wildlife encounters, and water-related emergencies, and learn strategies for prevention and management.

• Emergency Evacuation: Learn essential wilderness evacuation techniques, including patient packaging, improvised stretcher construction, and communication with rescue personnel, to facilitate safe and timely evacuation of injured individuals.

• Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical, hands-on skills practice sessions using realistic wilderness scenarios and wilderness first aid equipment to reinforce skills and build confidence in managing outdoor medical emergencies.

Target Audience:

• Outdoor enthusiasts
• Wilderness guides
• Recreational professionals
• Scout leaders
• Backpackers and hikers
• Adventure trip leaders

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the Basic Wilderness First Aid course, participants will receive certification from the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR), recognizing their proficiency in providing first aid in remote and wilderness settings.

Duration:

The Basic Wilderness First Aid course is an 8-hour program, typically delivered in a single day, providing intensive training in essential wilderness first aid skills.

Outcome:

Participants who complete the Basic Wilderness First Aid course will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to medical emergencies in remote and wilderness environments. By investing in this specialized training, outdoor enthusiasts and recreational professionals contribute to creating safer outdoor experiences and fostering a culture of preparedness and self-reliance in wilderness settings.