Hybrid Wilderness First Aid
A wilderness medicine course, split into online + hands-on training portions. When successfully completed (including the hands-on session), this course is approved by Scouts BSA, USGC, and ACA.
Since this is an Online/Hybrid course, here’s how it all works (including the hands-on portion).
First, create an account and register for this course.
Then complete the Online portion of class with a passing score of 80% or better (final written exam included).
Once you’ve successfully completed the Online portion of class, you will be issued an Online Certificate with a unique Registration Code to use in order to register for a Hands-On Session.
Hands-On Sessions will be available NATIONWIDE, starting in late Fall of 2021. Until then, they are only available in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.
Students may also attend *just* the Second Day of any regularly scheduled (100% in-person) Wilderness First Aid course. Please contact our admissions office for help with this option.
— Hybrid Wilderness First Aid —
Welcome to Class
FREE PREVIEWGeneral Course Information
FREE PREVIEWCourse Layout
FREE PREVIEWHow This Course Works
FREE PREVIEWChapter Reviews
FREE PREVIEWThe Final (Written) Exam
Hands-On Skills Practice
FREE PREVIEWCourse Materials: What You'll Need
FREE PREVIEWCourse Materials: Participant Workbook
First Aid Training Supplies
FREE PREVIEWQuestions + Help
Meet Your Instructor(s)
FREE PREVIEWWhat Expectations do YOU have?
What to Expect
So Let's Get Started...
Self Assessment
Chapter Overview: Basic Concepts
Slide Handouts: Basic + Core Concepts
Basic + Core Concepts
Slide Handouts: Human Body Key Concepts
The Human Body: Key Concepts
Slide Handouts: BSI, PPE + COVID-19
Body Substance Isolation + COVID-19
Slide Handouts: Medical-Legal Considerations
Medical–Legal Aspects of Care
Section Review: Basic Concepts
Chapter Review: Basic Concepts
Chapter Overview: Patient Assessment System
The Patient Assessment System
Course Materials: Patient Assessment System
Slide Handouts: Intro to Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment: An Overview
Patient Assessment: Instructional Video
Patient Assessment in Real Life...
The Dogwood Incident
Slide Handouts: Scene Size-Up + Evacuation
The Scene Size-Up
Tips for Finding Cell Phone Reception
Rescue Beacons
Slide Handouts: Initial Patient Assessment
The Initial (Primary) Patient Assessment
The Initial Patient Assessment
Slide Handouts: Secondary Patient Assessment
The Focused (Secondary) Patient Assessment
The Secondary / Focused Assessment
How To: Take a Heart Rate
How To: Take a Respiratory Rate
Chapter Review: Patient Assessment System
Time to Practice!
How's Your Patient Assessment Going?
Let Us Know!
Chapter Overview: Risk Mgt. + Med Kits
Helpful Guides: First Aid Kits + Meds
Slide Handouts: Risk Management, Kits + Meds
Risk Management (and First Aid Kits)
OTC Medications
Medications + More
Real First Aid Kits
Devin's Wilderness First Aid Kit
Building a First Aid Kit
Chapter Review: Risk Management + First Aid Kits
Chapter Overview: Airway + Cardiovascular Emergencies
Airway Emergencies + Asthma
Slide Handouts: Common Airway Emergencies
Common Airway Emergencies
Choking
Choking: First Aid
What is Shock?
Slide Handouts: Shock + ASR
Shock + ASR
An Intro to Cardiac Emergencies
Slide Handouts: Cardiac Emergencies + CPR
Cardiac Emergencies
CPR in Wilderness + Remote Settings
Chapter Review: Airway, Breathing & Cardiac Emergencies
Chapter Overview: Brain + Nervous System Emergencies
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Slide Handouts: Traumatic Brain Injuries
TBI's
Course Materials: Spinal Column Injuries
Spinal Column Injuries
Slide Handouts: Spinal Column Injuries
Spinal Column Injuries in the Backcountry
The CWS C-Spine Rule
Chapter Review: TBI's + Spinal Column Injuries
Chapter Overview: Backcountry Illnesses
Backcountry + Sudden Illnesses
Slide Handouts: Backcountry Illnesses
Backcountry Illnesses
Chapter Review: Backcountry Illnesses
Chapter Overview: Thermoregulation + Altitude Emergencies
Thermoregulation
Slide Handouts: Heat Related Illnesses
Heat Illnesses
Cold Emergencies
Slide Handouts: Cold Related Injuries
Cold-Related Injuries
An Intro to Altitude Illnesses
Slide Handouts: Altitude Illnesses
Altitude Illnesses
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
Chapter Review: Thermoregulation + Altitude Illnesses
Chapter Overview: Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries 101
Basic Wound Management
Slide Handouts: Soft Tissue Injuries (parts I + II)
Soft Tissue Injuries (Part I)
Soft Tissue Injuries (Part II)
Stop The Bleed (promo)
Burns + Blisters 101
Slide Handouts: Burns + Blisters
Burns + Blisters
Chapter Review: Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter Overview: Abdominal Emergencies
Abdominal Illnesses + Injuries
Assessing the Abdomen (Part I)
Assessing the Abdomen (Part II)
General Treatment Principles
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
Constipation
Kidney Stones
Ectopic Pregnancy + Feminine Issues
Abdominal Eviscerations
Evacuation Criteria
Chapter Review: Abdominal Emergencies
Chapter Overview: Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries: The Basics
Slide Handouts: Orthopedic Injuries (parts I + II)
Assessing Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries (Part I)
Orthopedic Injuries (Part II)
Slide Handouts: Dislocations
Dislocation Reduction
Slide Handouts: Chest Injuries
Common Chest Injuries
Chapter Review: Orthopedic Injuries
Homework: Splinting Practice
Practicing Orthopedic Splints
Assignment: Practice Scenario 1
Scenario 1 – Upload a Photo
Assignment: Practice Scenario 2
Scenario 2 – Upload a Photo
Section Overview: Environmental Emergencies
Severe Allergies 101: Anaphylaxis
Slide Handouts: Allergies + Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
How to Use an EpiPen (& Access the Remainder)
Lightning Safety Basics
Slide Handouts: Lightning Safety
Lightning Safety
Lightning Safety Rules
Treating Lightning Injuries
Bear Safety 101
Bear Safety Rules
Slide Handouts: Bear Safety
Bear Safety
Bear Spray Basics
North American Snakebites
Venomous North American Snakes
Slide Handouts: North American Snakebites
N. American Venomous Snakebites
Understanding Snakebites
Slide Handouts: Spiders + Scorpions
Spiders + Scorpions
Slide Handouts: Tick Safety
Tick Safety
Slide Handouts: Boating + Water Safety
Boating + Water Safety
Cold Water Boot Camp (USA)
Chapter Review: Environmental Emergencies
Course Wrap–Up
Before You Take Your Exam...
Exit Survey
FINAL EXAM
What’s Next? Hands-On Practice!