To provide individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services ems response. Content in the wilderness and remote first aid emergency reference guide is based on the 2010 boy scouts of america bsa wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines and reflects the 2010 consensus on science for cpr and emergency cardiovascular care and the 2010 guidelines for first aid. Wilderness first responder course with nols and rei. Wilderness first aid course hltaid005 remote area first aid. While the red cross has a long history in teaching urban first aid, their wilderness and remote first aid course leaves much to be desired when compared to the wilderness first aid courses offered by most of the professional. In preparing the revised 2017 edition of the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines. With an ashi wilderness first aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about. Programs will engage you and are customized to your realities by matching scenarios to environments. Wilderness and remote first aid course overview 30 minuteswilderness and remote first aid kits 15 minutesassessment, part 1primary initial assessment 45 minutesassessment, part 2secondary focused assessment 1 hour, 45 minutescalling.
Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires. Course also covers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. To train instructor candidates to teach the wilderness and remote first aid course. Wilderness first aid is taught by the local boy scout council to those individuals planning trips and adventures to places where help is not just a phone call away. Wilderness first aid is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that covers the prevention and treatment of injuries and illnesses that one may encounter in a remote.
Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people. Wilderness and remote first aid report formrescue request, if possible. Additional participants trained in wfa skills are recommended. Wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines, this course aligns with oshas best practices for workplace first aid training programs. Prerequisites be at least 17 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course possess a fundamentals of instructor training certificate issued within the last year or possess a. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance. All four of the bsa highadventure bases require at least one person per trek two per trek at philmont scout ranch to be certified in wfa through an approved provider. The emergency care procedures outlined in this manual reflect the standard of knowledge and. The wilderness and remote first aid class is a 16 hour course which will help you prepare for the unexpected. A basic check list for many possible problems and first aid supplies follows.
The emphasis of this highly practical course is on managing a casualty in a remote environment for an extended period of time. Scouting magazine, marchapril 2002 wilderness and remote first aid training provides individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have. Wilderness and remote first aid american red cross. Over the past twenty years, i have backpacked solo over 30,000 miles and have led 100 guided groups with nearly 800 clients, in locations throughout north america, primarily the. Australians have always used the term remote as it describes all the vast isolated areas on and off shore of australia. Wilderness and remote first aid mount baker council is offering a 16hour wilderness and remote first aid course that is certified by the emergency care and safety institute ecsi. Wilderness and remote first aid verdugo hills council. Red cross wilderness and remote first aid is a 16hour program designed for those who live, work, or play in remote or rural environments. Download the pdf flyer for the next spring class or for the next fall class. Wilderness and remote first aid report formrescue request report form patients name. Extend scout leaders knowledge of first aid to those situations where professional response may not be immediately available. Wilderness and remote first aid course designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Additionally, the wilderness first aid course wildmi554, and when included the cpraed course wildmi4, are approved by the united states coast guard to meet the first aid and cpr training requirements of 46 cfr 11. Wilderness survival dedication this book is dedicated to amy and danny weiss my two favorite indoor and outdoor companions.
Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a health care professional andor rapid transport are not readily available. As we go farther into the backcountry with our units, some additional training is needed. This includes wilderness and remote environments, including urban disasters, such as. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Wilderness first aid wfa, the next step up from the basic first aid, focuses on teaching assessment skills and using available resources when professional responders. Due to high demand there is a 2 person limit per unit and a 15 participant maximum per. Wilderness first aid, or wfa, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available. Maritime college of forest technology, blenis hall in rm 230 objectives. These are experiential minimum 20 hour courses designed for individuals who will be participating in wilderness activities within hours or days of advanced medical care. Download pdf summary being prepared in scouting often means being ready to render first aid. This twoday wilderness first aid course teaches participants the assessment of, and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote or sometimes austere environment.
Wilderness and remote first aid course designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be. Pdf wilderness and remote first aid, american red cross. Recreate within wilderness and remote areas for leisure it covers most of the components of standard first aid as well as many additional topics related to wilderness and remote areas. A waterproof container is best and it should be compartmentalized, this will make it easy to organize and allow you to give priority location to the most critical first aid. Wilderness and remote first aid red cross wilderness and remote first aid is a 16hour program designed for those who live, work, or play in remote or rural environments. Wilderness first responder training will provide you with the tools needed to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote. The bsa wfa was also adopted by multiple other national and local organizations which provided input to the revision now being released. Wilderness first aid evaluation sheet this is a primary tool of this course and a document you will want to become familiar with before you come to our class. Course length is at least 20 hours with at least 25% taught in an outdoor setting. Wilderness and remote first aid advancedlifesaving.
Wilderness and remote first aid wilderness first aid wfa is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and or rapid transport is not readily available. Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. Time is the essential element distinguishing wilderness first aid from. Ppt wilderness first aid powerpoint presentation free. Includes cpraed c 25 50% taught in nonurban setting course dates. Wilderness andremote first aid coursecourse outlinelesson timeintroduction to the course. First aid kits wilderness medicine training center. Wilderness first aid course hltaid005 remote area first. Content in the wilderness and remote first aid instructors manual is based on the 2010 boy scouts of america bsa wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines and reflects the 2010 consensus on science for cpr and emergency cardiovascular care and the 2010 guidelines for first aid. Wilderness first aid kit checklist pdf download canuck.
While the red cross has a long history in teaching urban first aid, their wilderness and remote first aid course leaves much to be desired when compared to the wilderness first aid courses offered by most of the professional providers. Wilderness and remote first aid course january 2020 what. Wilderness and remote first aid spring 2020 purpose. Due to high demand there is a 4 person limit per unit. Our wilderness first responder course is designed for outdoor professionals, those who take multiday or longer personal trips, those who take part in high risk activities rock climbing, whitewater paddling, mountaineering, multiweek expeditions of all kinds, etc.
The two required forms for all wilderness medicine courses not required for cpr or basic first aid classes are our medical form and liability waiver. Wilderness and remote first aid precourse suggested self. This course meets the wilderness first aid requirement for units trekking at national high adventure bases and for other back country outings. Comprehensive first aid and cpr techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or. This training is geared towards adult scout leaders and those scout parents going to a scout high adventure base activity or scout wilderness activity. In this type of setting, access to definitive care such as a hospital or clinic, as well as emergency transport may delayed for hours or even days. The course is based upon boy scout wilderness protocols and meets all bsa requirements for outdoor activities. The wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines were. American red cross wilderness and pages 1 50 text version. Wilderness and remote first aid this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away or delayed due to disasters.
Also, wilderness first aid courses stress the injuries youre most likely to encounter in the backcountry. The wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines were developed through a task force facilitated by the bsa. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and. This course meets the wilderness first aid requirement for units trekking at national high adventure bases philmont, sea base, northern tier and the summit. This nationally accredited course develops the knowledge and skills to provide a remote first aid response and emergency life support to a casualty in a remote, wilderness or isolated environment. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings. Wilderness and remote first aid pikes peak council. Wilderness first aid wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. Wilderness and remote first aid scouts bsa training. People who enjoy outdoor sports such as rock climbing, camping, boating, hunting, off roading, hiking or simply live in rural areas will benefit from this training. Wilderness first responder training will provide you with the tools needed to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Evacuate rapidlygo fastanyone who has any of these conditions or signs and symptoms.
This program offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours in a wildernessremote location. Boy scouts of america requirements this wilderness first aid course has been designed to meet the wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines, 2017 edition, established by the boy scouts of america for a 16hour wilderness first aid course. This is a 16 hour course for individuals or groups involved in activities which take them beyond the scope of traditional urban emergency medical services, where help is delayed in urban or rural situations for more than 60 minutes. Weve been keeping it real and providing more than just a card, since 1996.
Wilderness and remote first aid wrfa is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available. Wilderness and remote first aid precourse suggested selfstudy material the american red cross wilderness and remote first aid class is a hybrid course that builds on skills and knowledge offered in basic community level first aid classes along with an introduction to some of the more advanced techniques presented in. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. Andrea andraschko, wemt october 2006 pulsepressure points abdominal quadrants looking at patient tenderness in a quadrant suggests potential injury to the organ indicated in the chart. Based on the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid. Wilderness and remote first aid wrfa certification course. American red cross wilderness and remote first aid course. A waterproof container is best and it should be compartmentalized, this will make it easy to organize and allow you to give priority location to the most critical first aid kit items. With an ashi wilderness first aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor 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. Wilderness first aid is designed to include a significant amount of handson skill practice. Wilderness first aid kit checklist the first item youll need is a storage container. The wilderness and remote first aid course carefully follows these guidelines. Wilderness and remote first aid bsa wilderness first aid.
All students enrolled in a cws wilderness medicine course must complete a release of liability form and a participant medical form before they can participate in the class. This fast paced, handson training is designed to meet the needs of nica bikers, scout leaders, scouts, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote. Whether you are a scout, an outdoor enthusiast or you work in a remote environment, our wilderness and remote first aid course gives you the skills you need to respond to an emergency when help may be. Many outdoorrecreational activities are held in remote settings. Wilderness and remote first aid report formrescue request. Wilderness first aid, or wfa, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician. Wilderness is an international term that has been used for over 30 years and since early 90s when wilderness first aid became popular in australia we have adopted the same term. This course provides the skills necessary to deal with emergencies when help may be delayed for several hours to several days. Course schedule wilderness medicine training center.
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