Wilderness First Aid
WILDERNESS FIRST AID OVERVIEW
Join us for a 2 day hands on introduction to the world of wilderness medicine and patient care in an extended care setting. This is a hands on scenario based course that provides you with realistic learning opportunities to learn and practice patient assessment and other basic first aid skills. This course is ideal for camp counselors, outdoor trip leaders, SAR personnel, and every day outdoor enthusiasts looking to have another safety skill set.
We’ll review trauma, medical, environmental injuries, wound care, and decision making topics as well as provide curriculum updates for these topics. This course does not include CPR.
NOLS is the Leader in Wilderness Medicine, our instructors and curriculum is unparalleled to trainings you will receive elsewhere.
Recertification Policies: Please visit NOLS Wilderness Medicine recertification policies to make sure you’re eligible to renew your certification.
CPR Included: NO
Location: TBA
Minimum Age: 16
Continuing Education Units:
This course is approved for 1 college credit through the University of Utah and 0.5 college credit through Western Colorado University.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
No previous medical training required.
Course may be used for recertification of a current WFR if you certified through WMI of NOLS.
LODGING
No lodging is provided, but we are happy to give camping & hotel recommendations.
DATES
2024:
Truckee: February 17-18 (FULL)
Mammoth Lakes, CA: June 29-30
COST:
$315
