Our Health and Safety Institute (HSI/ASHI) Wilderness First Aid course is specifically designed to equip outdoor enthusiasts, wilderness guides, and recreational professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to medical emergencies in remote and wilderness settings. This comprehensive program covers essential first aid techniques, injury assessment, and medical management in challenging environments where access to advanced medical care may be limited. Through interactive instruction, hands-on practice, and scenario-based learning, participants will gain the confidence and competence to provide life-saving interventions and stabilize patients until professional medical assistance can be reached.

Course Highlights:

• Wilderness First Aid Fundamentals: Learn essential wilderness first aid skills, including patient assessment, injury recognition, wound management, splinting, bandaging, and environmental considerations unique to remote outdoor environments.

• Medical Emergencies in the Wilderness: Develop proficiency in recognizing and managing common medical emergencies encountered in wilderness settings, including allergic reactions, heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, altitude sickness, and dehydration.

• Trauma Management: Enhance skills in managing traumatic injuries in the wilderness, including fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, head injuries, and spinal immobilization techniques.

• Environmental Hazards: Understand environmental hazards and risks associated with outdoor activities, including wildlife encounters, water-related emergencies, lightning strikes, and poisonous plants, and learn strategies for prevention and management.

• Wilderness Survival Skills: Gain practical knowledge and techniques for wilderness survival, including navigation, shelter building, water procurement, and emergency signaling, to enhance safety and self-sufficiency in outdoor emergencies.

• Scenario-Based Learning: Participate in realistic scenario-based simulations and wilderness rescue drills to apply knowledge and skills learned in the course to wilderness emergency situations, enhancing decision-making and critical thinking abilities.

Target Audience:

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

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the Wilderness First Aid course, participants will receive certification from the Health and Safety Institute (HSI/ASHI), recognizing their proficiency in providing first aid in remote and wilderness settings.

Duration:

The Wilderness First Aid course typically spans 16 to 20 hours over two to three days, depending on the specific content covered and the needs of the participants.

Outcome:

Participants who complete the 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.