Wilderness First Aid

441 Route 9W,Alpine NJ 07620

16 July, 2022

Description

Wilderness First AidBeing out in the woods, wilderness, dessert, any remote places and out of cell service comes with risks. Wilderness First Aid teaches us how to manage thosse risks. It teaches you how to recognize and treat injuries until further help can arrive. It teaches you to recognize illnesses so you can reduce potential further injury. The WFA is 16 hours long over 2 days. The date displayed is the starting day. The second day occurs the day following the first. Purpose:The WFA is the perfect course for any kind of outdoor enthusiasts and leaders. It is the industry standard for first aid training for trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. Details:The WFA is 16 hours long over 2 days. The date displayed is the starting day. The second day occurs the day following the first.There are ongoing evaluations and written assessments throughout the course.You will receive a WFA certification, which is good for two years.Age: 16+CPR Training will be offered SEPERATELY at checkout and is taught during your time with us. Signup can happen on the day off.WFA Course Outline DAY 1 Morning What is Wilderness First Aid Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Spinal Considerations Head Injury and Altered Mental Status AEIOU-TIPS Vitals Afternoon Orthopedic Injuries with Practice Stations Sprains, Strains, Fractures, Dislocations Chest Injuries Abdominal Trauma Soft Tissue Injuries ADD-ON CPR (For those who sign up)DAY 2 Morning Review and Questions OPQRST Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Acute Abdomen Afternoon Bites and Stings Anaphylaxis Heat and Hydration Hypothermia ScenariosInstructor: Nathan DuclosNathan grew up hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. His love of the outdoors has taken him around the world. He loves being outside and helping others have great wilderness adventures. He has climbed, guided and taught remote medicine across the globe. This includes Alaska, Argentina, Mongolia, Iceland, Tanzania, the Rockies and many more. He co-founded a clinic in the mountains of Belle Fontaine, Haiti. There he provided medical services to victims of the 2010 earthquakes. He worked with Floating Doctors to provide healthcare in rural island clinics. He worked in Tanzania and Mongolia providing medical care to indigenous populations. Certifications: Wilderness ParamedicL1 AvalancheEMT ParamedicMA in Environmental EducationAIARE Level INREMT Paramedic with over 20 years of front country and backcountry experience Licensed Emergency Medicine Instructor for Boston UniversityWilderness Medicine Instructor for over 20 yearsInternational Mountain Guide (remote and high altitude expeditions)International Disaster Medicine providerFAQ:Does your WFA and WFR meet industry standards?Wilderness medicine classes taught through the Boston Outdoor School meet, and in many cases, exceed the current accepted best practices for both WFA and WFR. WFR minimum guidelines as published by the wilderness medicine education group.Our wilderness medicine courses are acceptable and meet or exceed the same standards of all national training institutions such as NOLS, BSA, WMA, AMC, and SOLO. If my schedule changes, can I transfer my spot to another date?Absolutely. We have a very forgiving refund policy. While we would prefer you transfer your credit, we do provide refunds no questions asked. Why pay for what you don't get?