First aid training.

[danwyandt]

Is anyone aware of any backwoods/outdoor specific first aid training classes or certification courses available?

My wife is a nurse, and has a wealth of knowledge when in a medical facility, but is interested in training for the field.

On another thought, this might be a good filler for one of those "tba" spots in the trophy levels.

 

[Kozysnack]

Why NOLS Wilderness Medicine | WFR, WFA & WEMT Courses - NOLS

NOLS Wilderness Medicine is the industry standard for WFR, WFA, and WEMT certifications. Trusted by outdoor pros and medical providers nationwide.

www.nols.edu

and your local REI should have training about once or twice a month

 

[danwyandt]

Perfect.
Thanks a bunch. I'll forward that on to her.

 

[Lok_Sanchari]

Is anyone aware of any backwoods/outdoor specific first aid training classes or certification courses available?

My wife is a nurse, and has a wealth of knowledge when in a medical facility, but is interested in training for the field.

On another thought, this might be a good filler for one of those "tba" spots in the trophy levels.

Red Cross has some training classes. Please find a class at your location.

Wilderness First Aid Training Courses | Red Cross

Find a class focusing on Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training, an ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts, scouts, camp counselors, and more.

www.redcross.org

 

[PCO6]

Red Cross has some training classes. Please find a class at your location.

Wilderness First Aid Training Courses | Red Cross

Find a class focusing on Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training, an ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts, scouts, camp counselors, and more.

www.redcross.org

I took Red Cross courses and ones that were sports specific when I was a Scout Leader and a Lacrosse Coach. They were very worth while plus I needed them for my certifications. They are one of those things that you have to keep up if you want to be confident in your abilities. It's not quite a use or lose it problem as you do retain a lot of information. The thing is though that if everything goes well you never use it and your abilities slip a bit. I took a few refresher courses over the years and they were always worth the time.

 

[MadMedic]

Check out your local Emergency Medical Services training departments and such. Sometimes the regional governing body will host courses ( Regional Training - REMS Council ) This is just an example of the type of organization. The training announcements are more active in the spring and fall time frames. They will have occasional Search and Rescue Training, Rope Rescue Training, Wilderness FIrst Aid / Survival Training, Land Navigation, Cave Rescue, etc...

Depending on your location, sometimes you will have access to local Tech. Rescue Teams that will host trainings. See if you have any Cave Rescue / Wilderness Rescue Teams nearby. ( Cave Rescue Group — Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad )

There are also EMT Expos and Training Weekends that pop up throughout the year that are advertised as Fire Rescue Regional Schools where a lot of people get extra and specialty training, 2-4 day courses, for example, Caroline County Fire and EMS Spring School ( )

I'm not on Facebook anymore, but it is a valuable resource. Find the local Fire Rescue / Tech Rescue groups and follow their training division. The groups do a good job of posting surround areas classes. Focusing on these you wont have to travel too far to get in a course.

Good Luck.

 

[North American Sojourner]

National Ski Patrol offers a "Outdoor Emergency Care" program. You do not have to be a expert skier to participate in the National Ski Patrol. I went through the program in the mid 90's.
If your wife is a nurse she already has the skills to stabilize an injured person/s the next move would be evacuation if possible. You should be able to order this book.
Zim

 

[slomatt]

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - NOLS

Earn your Wilderness First Aid Certification and prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine.

www.nols.edu

 

[Carnage_95YJ]

In college (2000) I took Wilderness First Aid (2 day class) and Wilderness First Responder (5 day class) through a company called SOLO. I was just looking yesterday into getting WFA again. It’s about $250 and there are monthly classes in NC and SC. They are classroom and hands on classes geared toward backcountry sports.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification Course | NOC

This 2-day Wilderness First Aid class teaches basic backcountry emergency management skills. Students receive certification upon completion.

noc.com

 

[Jim SoG]

We have a Doc who is super qualified and overlands, he has a whole section of vids that are no fluff, save a life training, quick vids. I would watch all of those. Also Doc answers all questions you ask.

Go here: Overland Bound First Aid Boot Camp

jim