Wilderness First Responder (CED N27)

Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year

Faculty

Description

CEDN27 Wilderness First Responder (60 Hour Class, 20 Hour Pre-Course)
This program is designed for the person who frequently travels in the backcountry and is seeking a level of competency beyond basic wilderness first aid. It is an introduction to the broad concepts of rendering care in a remote setting. The course includes CPR training. You can expect the course to be intensive and to cover the most important aspects of wilderness medicine. Normally taught over eight days, this fast track version requires some additional pre-course study.

Develop good assessment and scene leadership skills. Further your risk-benefit decision-making skills. Understand real shock. Learn to safely move spine injured patients. Treat ugly wounds and broken bones with greater confidence. Administer epinephrine for severe airway constriction. Recognize situations you can manage alone and when you need to scream for help.