Bridge to Wilderness First Aid

Summary:

This is a Remote First Aid (20hr) to Wilderness First Aid (40hr) Bridging course. Upon successful completion of the course you will have gained comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. There is an option to camp out on this course, where further topics in advanced wilderness first aid will be discussed.

Course Prerequisites:

• Proof of current Red Cross Remote First Aid certification

Duration: Twenty (20 hours). With overnight. More than 50% of the course must be taught in a non-urban setting

Audience: Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and tourism

Environment:

• Wilderness (3 or more hours from organized health care)
• Challenging environments with varied risk levels

Care: Participants learn skills and strategies for providing extended care overnight to a few days

Key Learning Concepts:
• Prevention; health and wellness of the group
• Leadership skills
• Assessment
• Extended care and decision-making around additional supports required

Course Content

• Planning
• Your health
• Assessment
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• Cardiac and respiratory arrest (includes CPR-C)
• Airway emergencies
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Poisons
• Extended care

• Wilderness & Remote Field Guide

• Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate red cross mandated skills
• Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
• Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course

• Dinner and breakfast may be included for an additional $20
• Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag, Thermorest) available for additional fee