Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid Training
Explore Our Wilderness First Aid Courses
Are you an outdoor enthusiast, an adventurer, or someone who works in remote areas?
At Outdoor First Aid Ltd, we specialize in delivering Wilderness First Aid training, offering practical, hands-on courses designed to prepare you for the unexpected. Our professional courses are delivered worldwide and are equivalent to NOLS courses, ensuring the highest standards of wilderness medicine education.
Why Choose Our Wilderness First Aid Courses?
- Practical Hands-On Training Our courses focus on practical, real-world skills. You’ll engage in hands-on training that prepares you to handle emergencies in any environment, from arctic tundra to tropical rainforests.
- Professional Instruction Worldwide We deliver our courses globally, with specific training for diverse environments such as the Arctic, desert, rainforest, high altitude, and tropical regions. We work worldwide. Running courses recently in Spain, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Philippines, India or Norway, our expert instructors are there to provide top-tier wilderness first aid education.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Our courses are designed to cover all essential aspects of wilderness first aid. From patient assessment and emergency procedures to managing specific injuries and illnesses, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively in the wild.
Course Overview
Prepare for the Unexpected Our engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine is taught over two or two and a half days. Perfect for those who take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or love recreating outdoors. This course is ideal for people of all experience levels, especially those who venture outdoors where emergency medical support response is not available within eight hours.
Learning Environment You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Be prepared for arctic, wet, muddy, cold or tropical, rainforest and hot environments to simulate real-world scenarios.
Topics Covered
- Patient Assessment System
- Evacuation Plans and Emergency Procedures
- CPR for Cardiac Arrest, Drowning, and Children
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Shock
- Head Injuries: Concussion and Compression
- Wilderness Wound Management: Cleaning and Closure
- Athletic Injuries: Sprains, Strains, and Taping Injuries
- Fracture Management – arms, legs, pelvis
- Chest injuries
- Dislocations and treatment
- Cold Injuries
- Heat Illness and Dehydration
- Altitude Illness
- Lightning
- Blisters
- The Medical Patient
- Anaphylaxis
- Wilderness First Aid Kits
Additional Courses
Major Incident Management First Aid Courses
Are you worried about major incidents such as road traffic crashes, knife or gun attacks, carjacking, or bomb attacks? Our specialized courses include:
- Trauma First Aid Learn to provide immediate and effective care in traumatic situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
- Management of Catastrophic Blood Loss Gain the skills needed to manage severe bleeding, a critical competency in many major incidents.
- Evacuation Planning Develop robust evacuation strategies to ensure safety and efficiency during major incidents.
Enroll Today
Prepare for your next adventure with the confidence and skills gained from our Wilderness First Aid courses. Contact us to find out more about our courses and to enroll today.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle any wilderness emergency and make your outdoor experiences safer and more enjoyable.