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.
Wilderness First Aid - Introduction
Wilderness First Aid - Introduction
This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization
Instructors: A.W. Lukens
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9 hours to complete
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- Health Assessment
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Assessment
- Medical History Documentation
- Neurology
- Life Support
- Patient Positioning
- Safety Assurance
- Vital Signs
- Emergency and Intensive Care
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Transport
- Trauma Care
- First Aid
- Airway Management
- Emergency Medical Services
- Mobility Assistance
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This course is part of the Wilderness First Aid Specialization
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TR
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023
I enjoyed it. Helpful for anyone that spends time in wilderness or secluded areas.
TP
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Well organized, focused material. Assessments helped reinforce key ideas. Well-qualified instructors. Interesting scenarios.
LM
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025
Very informative! I enjoyed how all subjects were applied to real-life scenarios
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