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Wilderness & Remote First Aid

A basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR is for individuals who recreate or live in isolated or wilderness settings and need to respond to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. The course covers Standard First Aid & CPR plus special techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.

Registration is Now Closed

Cost: $275.00
Duration: 8 - 20 hours
Location: BC First Aid & KinniKinnick Park
Certification: Wilderness & Remote First Aid - CPR-C AED
Certified By: Canadian Red Cross

Prerequsites

Please review:

required equipment list and signed medical form

required equipment list and signed medical form

Size: 769.68K

Schedule

Oct 7th 2013, 17:30 - 21:30
Oct 8th 2013, 09:00 - 17:00
Oct 9th 2013, 09:00 - 17:00

Course Overview

20-hour indoor/outdoor course with flexible scheduling options
Includes CPR Level C
Provides you with a 3-year certification
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification

Topics Include

Preparation and planning
Wound care
Your health
Cold- and heat-related emergencies
What is the P.L.A.N.?
Environmental situations
Airway emergencies
Poisons
Breathing and circulation emergencies
Medical emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
Evacuation and transportation
Head and spine injuries
Extended care
Bone, muscle and joint injuries