The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course
The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) course teaches first aid for situations where medical help may be delayed, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and backcountry travelers. The course covers patient assessment, wound care, bone and joint injuries, CPR, sudden illnesses, and environmental emergencies like hypothermia and heat exhaustion. It emphasizes prolonged care, improvised treatment, and safe evacuation in remote settings, preparing participants to manage emergencies effectively when professional help is not immediately available.
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150 US dollars
Who is the Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course For?
Designed 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.
Course length: 16 hours
This course covers:
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Primary and Secondary Assessments
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Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
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Heat-Related Emergencies
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Hypothermia
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Altitude-Related Illnesses
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Allergies and Anaphylaxis
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Burns
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Bone and Joint Injuries
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Wounds and Wound Infection
Why Should I Take the Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course?
Among the most common injuries were sprains, strains, soft-tissue injuries—often from hiking, camping, or simple accidents.