Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

March 15-16, 2025

Camp Geiger Goetz Lodge

8:00am - 5:00pm

Class Cost: $70.00 plus purchase of the training guide ($17.99)

Additional cost if taking the CPR/AED class: $40.00

Designated for Scouts and Scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA's Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.

A CPR/AED Class will be offered on March 14th, if needed for a class fee of $40.00. The fee will be collected at the training.

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course is a 2 year certification. Digital certification available upon successful completion of course.

Course length: 16 hours

Topics include:

Primary and Secondary Assessments
Head/Brain, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
Heat-Related Emergencies
Hypothermia
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Allergies & Anaphylaxis
Burns
Bone an Joint Injuries
Wounds and Wound Infection

Materials:

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide and Pocket Guide $17.99 - Students are responsible for purchasing and bringing guide to the training. The guide is available for purchase online here.

Wilderness & Remote First Aid CourseClass Fee: $70.00

Maximum class size is 10 people.

Must bring CPR/AED Certification card to the training.

Contact Richard Doornink for questions 816-632-9411.