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Duration: 20 hours (more than 25% of course taught in non-urban setting, if possible 50%)

Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Suitable for those who work or live in remote locations or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Instructor

Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor or Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Trainer

Completion

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification

3-year certification in Wilderness & Remote First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED

Recertification

8–10 hours; includes CPR Level C

Course Content

Planning

Your health

Assessment

Airway emergencies

Breathing and circulation emergencies

Cardiac and respiratory arrest (includes CPR-C)

Wound care

Head and spine injuries

Bone, muscle and joint injuries

Sudden medical emergencies

Environmental emergencies

Poisons

Extended care

Evacuation: transporting the ill or injured person

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-Home Materials

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide

Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation

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