Wilderness First Aid

This comprehensive program prepares camp counselors, trail guides and other outdoor enthusiasts how to respond with effective emergency care in the unique situations that wilderness environments create.

With ASHI Wilderness First Aid training, first aid providers in a wilderness setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person.

This comprehensive 16-hour course meets or exceeds the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, 2017 Edition.

Course highlights

• Designed for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire or are required to be certified in wilderness first aid knowledge and skills
• Comprehensive student book and clear, concise course content
• 2-year certification
• 16-hour class with emphasis on hands-on skills and scenario practices

Class topics include:

The course follows the BSA curriculum, and includes topics such as:

• Wilderness First Aid
• Moving and Lifting
• Initial and Focused
• Assessments
• Shock
• Control of Bleeding
• Caring for Wounds
• Cleaning, Closing and Dressing Wounds
• Burns
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Extended Injury Management
• Poisoning
• Heat and Cold Emergencies
• Bites and Stings
• Submersion (Drowning)
• Lightning Strikes
• Altitude Illnesses