Wilderness First Aid (EMT 9404)

Term: 2022-2023 Academic Year Spring Term

Faculty

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Schedule

Tue-Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5/2/2023 - 5/3/2023) Location: NC UMPQ 130

Description

Designed for 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: 14 years of age and hold current adult CPR/AED certification (AHA BLS/CPR course to be held weekend before this class)
Textbook: Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care in Remote Locations