Advanced Wilderness First Aid September 25th to 28th

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) and CPR $580.00

September 25th to 28th Big Bend Boating and hiking Terlingua, TX 79852, USA

An entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks.  Advanced Wilderness First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one and maybe even save a life.

WHO IS THE AWFA FOR?
The AWFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first-aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups.

Meets American Camping Association requirements.

WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The AWFA is 32 hours long (four days), and focuses on the basic skills of Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies – see the course outline in the sidebar.

IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is an ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.

DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO AWFA certification, which is good for two years. Along with a SOLO CPR card good for two years

DOES THE WFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?
The WFA may give continuing ed credits (depending on the specific requirements for your certification) and is approved for recertifying SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder program. Ask if your current WFR certification can be rectified by SOLO

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) is Austin Ascents most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Started as the “Mountain/Woods First Aid” course in 1975, this was the first course of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based.