Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs, how to treat these conditions, and when a condition would require evacuation. Students will also learn prevention measures to reduce the chance of developing diseases in the wilderness setting.

• Understand common medical conditions affecting vital organs
• Apply treatment techniques for these conditions in wilderness settings
• Recognize when evacuation is necessary
• Implement prevention measures to reduce disease risk in the wild

• Interest in wilderness and traveling to areas with limited medical resources