30-Hours Professional Diploma in Wilderness First Aid Training
Credit hours
3
When help is far away, first aid has to adapt. Learners cover the principles of first aid in remote settings, CPR and life support in the wilderness, common outdoor injuries and trauma management. The course also explores environmental illnesses, building and improvising first aid kits and responding to medical emergencies, suiting hikers, outdoor guides and expedition staff.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Wilderness First Aid
- 02Basic Principles of First Aid in Remote Environments
- 03CPR and Advanced Life Support in Wilderness Settings
- 04Managing Common Outdoor Injuries
- 05Wilderness Trauma Management
- 06Environmental Illnesses and Medical Conditions
- 07First Aid Kits for the Wilderness and Improvised Solutions
- 08Recognizing and Responding to Medical Emergencies
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