Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

Overview

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In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs, how to treat these conditions, and when a condition would require evacuation. Students will also learn prevention measures to reduce the chance of developing diseases in the wilderness setting.

Syllabus

Basic Trauma

In this module, we will talk about different types of trauma, how to treat them, and how to identify and treat shock.

Chest, Abdomen, Head, and Extremity Trauma

In this module, we will talk about specific types of trauma to the chest, abdomen, head, and extremities and how to treat them.

Splinting

In this module, we will demonstrate various types of splints that can be used to treat injuries and have you practice building these splints yourself.

Wounds and Burns

In this module, we will talk about different types of wounds, burns, and blisters, demonstrate how to treat them, and have you practice these treatment methods.