Wilderness First Aid
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40 Hours
Audience:
Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Environment:
- Wilderness (3 or more hours from organized health care)
- Challenging environments with varied risk levels
Planned Trip:
Expedition/Multi-day trip
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