Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) is a 16-20 hour program of instruction addressing the very basic preparation and assessment, preventing and caring for injuries, environmental hazards, biological hazards, and medical emergencies in wilderness environments. Subject matter topics cover-down on wilderness first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for a wide range of incidents with limited resources. Subject matter topics include:
- Environmental Hazards
- Wilderness Wound and Burn Care
- Biological Hazards
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Assessing and Treating Other Problems
Prerequisite(s):
Course Seating:
Limited to 24 Participants
Course Length:
16-20 hours
Continuing Education:
N/A
Certifications Earned:
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Notes:
1. How you train is how you perform! Wilderness First Aid continues under continues forward regardless the weather (w/ exception of lightning). Be prepared to conduct training in wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.
Element
Wilderness