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University of Colorado System

Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

In this course, students will learn the basics of wilderness medicine, including how it is a unique clinical environment, and concepts of scene safety. They will learn how to perform a basic assessment of a patient, including a physical exam, gather history data using the SAMPLE approach, and how to evaluate a patient for a potential spinal cord injury.

Status: First Aid
Status: Clinical Assessment
BeginnerCourse9 hours

Featured reviews

TR

4.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2023

I enjoyed it. Helpful for anyone that spends time in wilderness or secluded areas.

LC

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2024

Good course i like it because it give's you real scenarios that can happened and you have to think for a solution.

TL

5.0Reviewed Apr 24, 2023

The introduction gives students an easier time grasping the concepts of wilderness medicine without being overwhelming.

TP

5.0Reviewed Oct 14, 2024

Well organized, focused material. Assessments helped reinforce key ideas. Well-qualified instructors. Interesting scenarios.

LM

5.0Reviewed Apr 21, 2025

Very informative! I enjoyed how all subjects were applied to real-life scenarios

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