COURSE 8 ( Basic )
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course & CPR (Basic)
Our basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR is for individuals who recreate or live in isolated or wilderness
settings and need to response to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. The course covers
material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special
material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as
offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.
This course includes First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2005!
About this course
* 20-hour course with flexible scheduling options
* Includes CPR Level B
* Provides you with a 3-year valid certification
recognized in the workplace (you can take a short recertification
session
every 3 years)
* Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)
What you will learn
* Preparation and planning
* Your health
* What is the P.L.A.N.?
* Airway Emergencies
* Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
* First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
* Wound Care
* Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
* Head and Spine Injuries
* Environmental situations
* Poisons
* Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
* Medical Emergencies
* Evacuation and Transportation
* Extended care
Take-home materials (NEW)
* Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Manual
* Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course & CPR (Advanced)
This course includes First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2005!
Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for individuals who are
interested in taking longer excursions or live in isolated communities
and want a higher level of training. The course covers material in Red
Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus advanced procedures and
strategies to provide extended care for more than 24 hours.
About this course
* 40-hour course with flexible scheduling options
* Includes CPR Level C
* Provides you with a 3-year valid certification (you can take a short recertification session every 3 years)
* Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)
What you will learn
* Preparation and planning
* Your health
* What is the P.L.A.N.?
* Airway Emergencies
* Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
* First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
* Wound Care
* Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
* Head and Spine Injuries
* Environmental situations
* Poisons
* Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
* Medical Emergencies
* Manual traction and realigning fractures
* Helmet removal
* Evacuation and Transportation
* Extended care
Take-home materials (NEW)
* Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Manual
* Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
COURSE 8 ( Advanced )