Wilderness First Aid

17613 Hh Lake Road,Smithville MO 64089

08 January, 2022

Description

Learn the skills to save lives in the backcountry. Relevant and realistic first aid training for outdoor activities is essential for those who hunt, fish, hike, camp or enjoy off road activities. Our wilderness first aid course is an introduction to general medical and life support skills. It is aimed at the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by emergency medical instructors with extensive medical and backcountry care experience. Our curriculum and certification are provided by the American Health and Safety Institute. AHSI is a leader in emergency medical training curriculum and certification. Patriot Public Safety is proud to be an official training center for AHSI. Course Content The target audience is seasonal outdoor staff and those involved in recreational wilderness trips. The course content meets the anticipated medical needs of those communities. Course topics are: • Patient Assessment System • CPR • Circulatory System • Nervous System • Respiratory System • Fractures and Stable Injuries • Splints--Extremities • Hypothermia • Hyperthermia and Heat Illness • Near Drowning • Lightning Injuries • Wounds and Burns • Anaphylaxis • Lifting, Moving Extrication • Patient Carries • Backcountry Medicine Students who take this course should be prepared for a full day of hands-on training that includes activities on the ground. Class time is a minimum of 16 hours. Some training will be outside so students should dress appropriately for the weather. This course meets the requirements for the Boy Scouts of America high adventure activity wilderness first aid training.