Wilderness First Aid Course - 2 Days

USA Raft

FROM:$250.00

Months of Operation:

March-November

Duration:

2 days

Begins:

8:30 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 12+

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Overview & Highlights

This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close-at-hand.

Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. With ASHI Wilderness First Aid training, first aid providers in a wilderness setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person. This 16-hour course covers wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific techniques and considerations for a wide range of injuries and illnesses.

ASHI is a nationally accredited organization of the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education and its CPR, AED and first aid training programs are equivalent to the programs offered by both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC). It conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for First Aid and also meets or exceeds the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, 2017 Edition. Upon successful completion participants are issued a certification card good for 2 years.

CPR is not included but is typically scheduled as a separate class the evening of the first day for those wishing to add it by selecting the CPR Add-on option during check out. Tuition includes online access to the student book; a hard copy is available for an additional cost. Previous completion of Basic First Aid recommended but not required. Age 12+.

Highlights:

2 days of classroom and hands-on wilderness first aid training that is comprehensive, professional and fun
Exposure to a wide range of techniques and skills
Multiple opportunities to perform patient assessment and provide care in simulated scenarios
A supportive learning environment

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USA Raft

2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650, USA

Additional Information

What to Expect
- Preparation and assessment
- Preventing and caring for a variety of injuries and illnesses
- Managing environmental hazards
- Understanding and managing other wilderness considerations
- Full list of topics can be found here
Prerequisites
- Age 12+
- Current certification in CPR (CPR is offered the first evening of class for an additional cost)
- Previous completion of basic first aid is recommended but not required
- Able to perform tasks associated with first aid such as kneeling, lifting patient extremities, tying bandanges, etc
- Participants should dress appropriately for weather and temperature
Includes
- 2 days (18 hours) of wilderness first aid training
- Digital student book (hard copy is available for an additional cost)
- All medical supplies
What to Bring

Clothing suitable for extended period of time outdoors, rain jacket (weather dependent), sunscreen, drinking water, bagged lunch, pen/paper, camp chair (if you have one)
Meeting Location

We will meet at USA Raft. Directions can be found here. Specific meeting location will be sent out separately.
Additional Information

Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. Riverside lodging and camping is available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground.
Testimonials

"The instructor did a great job in Wilderness First Aid training. He seemed really interested in our ability to quickly and accurately assess a serious injury and how to determine whether to evacuate or shelter in place. He also taught us how to address a person's injury while considering our SOAP Notes so that we can give thorough care in the back country. He prepared us to confidently treat injured people as much as we can with a WFA training while also knowing when to seek immediate help from a professional health care provider."

- Rieppe M.

Policies & Agreements

Terms and conditions

I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.
Cancellation policy

NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.