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The curriculum emphasizes rapid patient assessment, improvised care using limited resources, and safe decision‑making for evacuation or prolonged field care. Learning objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to: • Perform a focused wilderness patient assessment and prioritize life‑threatening problems. • Manage common trauma including wound care, splinting, and basic hemorrhage control. • Recognize and treat environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, heat illness, and altitude‑related problems. • Stabilize medical emergencies (e.g., allergic reactions, diabetic events) until higher care is available. • Plan and execute safe evacuations using improvised litters, patient packaging, and risk assessment. Who should attend • Outdoor leaders, guides, and trip organizers • Backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and recreational outdoor enthusiasts • Scout leaders, camp staff, and anyone responsible for groups in remote settings. Format, prerequisites, and materials • Format: Instructor‑led mix of classroom instruction, hands‑on skills stations, and realistic field scenarios. • Duration: Two full days (16 contact hours). • Prerequisites: Minimum age typically 13; no prior medical training required. • What to bring: Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing, notebook, water, and basic personal gear; expect outdoor skills practice. Assessment and certification Participants complete practical skills checks and scenario performance evaluations. Successful completion awards the SOLO Wilderness First Aid certificate, recognized globally and valid for two years. Read more ## What You'll Learn - Emergency Care - Adult CPR - Bandaging - Patient Assessmemnt - First AId - Triage - Hemorrhage Control - Wound Dressing - Wound Cleaning - Splinting techniques - Infection prevention - Burn assessment - Cold‑weather injuries - Heat illness recognition - Diabetic emergencies - Shock recognition - Evacuation planning ## Your Instructor CN ### Christopher Noyes cnoyes@nwli.org Price $250 Certification SOLO Class Size 15 max Enrolled 8/15 Add-On Products Splint $20.00 WFA Water Bottle First Aid Kit $30.00 SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet $37.50 7 spots available Register Now Confirmation email sent upon registration. 5.0 out of 5 [(207 Google reviews)](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJrbIKetwn_wgRVWwm2pHx4ZY) ![Carrie Roling](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYDpDM1CUH1klIsLi37yhnEsuLM5W7Avytg_f60ZplXNCwbvL7Tg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carrie Roling Friendly, experienced and knowledgeable courses. Highly recommend. 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