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Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization

Instructors: A.W. Lukens

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

18 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, students will learn about environmental injuries, how to treat them, and what conditions require evacuation. This will include animal bites/stings, and temperature-related emergencies, such as those that are heat or cold-related, lightning, altitude, and drowning. Students will also learn about important aspects of camp hygiene, and what to do in the event that evacuation is needed.

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In this module, we will talk about camp hygiene and sanitation. We will also discuss methods of water treatment to ensure that your water is safe to use and drink.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will talk about environmental emergencies, including those that are heat-related, and cold-related. We will discuss how to treat and prevent each type of emergency.

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5 videos3 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 25 minutes

Heat-Induced Emergencies Part 15 minutes
Heat-Induced Emergencies Part 24 minutes
Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 13 minutes
Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 27 minutes
Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 36 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Case Study on Heat Related Illnesses: High Desert10 minutes
Case Study on Frostbite Setting Scene Assessment10 minutes
Frostbite Response Exam and Patient Assessment10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 125 minutes

Module 2: Temperature Related Illness - Graded Quiz45 minutes
Desert or Heat Related Emergency Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz Frostbite Setting30 minutes
Practice Quiz Frostbite Response20 minutes

In this module, we will learn about lightning and altitude. This includes altitude-related emergencies, such as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). With each condition, we will teach about prevention methods and treatment.We will also discuss what to do when you’re caught in a lightning storm, how to best prevent being struck by lightning, what to do in the event that you are injured by lightning.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments

3 videosTotal 15 minutes

Altitude5 minutes
Lightning Part 15 minutes
Lightning Part 25 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Mountain Too High10 minutes
Lightning is Frightening: Injuries in a Camp Setting10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 95 minutes

Module 3: Altitude and Lightning Related Emergencies - Graded Quiz45 minutes
Practice Quiz on Mountain Too High30 minutes
Practice Quiz Case Study Lightning Questions20 minutes

In this module, we will talk about drowning emergencies, how to prevent them, and what to do to rescue and treat someone who has been involved in a drowning emergency.