Wilderness First Aider
CPR & first aid for outdoor recreation
Not the standard urban first aid training. The Wilderness First Aider course teaches participants how to respond to possible life-threatening emergencies and serious medical problems commonly encountered in the wilderness environment. The course practicals and scenarios are entirely wilderness oriented and many of the sessions take place outdoors.
This course is an ideal introduction to the topic of wilderness first aid for people who travel or work in the outdoors. We will equip you with the skills to deal with common problems and emergencies you may encounter while adventuring or exploring.
Topics covered:
Introduction to wilderness first aid & legal issues in wilderness first aid
Basic principles of first aid and safety, scene management
Anatomy and physiology, patient assessment
CPR, AED, choking, shock, unconsciousness and fainting
Head and spinal injury
Wounds, bleeding, dressings and bandages, infection control
Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations, splints
Improvising splinting and traction
Burns
Diabetes
Seizures and epilepsy
Cardiac conditions
Hypothermia, hyperthermia and other environmental conditions
Allergies and allergic reactions
Poisoning
Bites and stings
Water emergencies
Patient lifting, self-extrication and transport
Wilderness medicine
Calling for HELP in the wilderness
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Course facts:
Duration:
32 Hours
typically 4 full days
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Accreditation:
SA Department of Labour
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Certification:
NQF Level 2 aligned certificate
valid for 3 years
WMX Wilderness First Aider
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Cost:
Single booking: R3990.00pp
Group prices on request
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Included:
Tuition; quality course notes;
CPR pouch; training equipment
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