Wilderness First Aid

Course Objective

To give the participants the skills required to deal with first aid situations whilst in a wilderness scenario. Specifically ML territory and is suitable for MLTB and BCU award holders and candidates.

Aimed At

Instructors and outdoor enthusiasts

Content

• Calling for help
• Methods and limitations of evacuation
• Common conditions, e.g. asthma, epilepsy, angina and diabetes
• Cold injuries inc. hypothermia and frost nip/bite
• Heat injuries inc. burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, blisters, dehydration
• Drowning/near drowning
• Electric shock
• Bites and stings, inc. sheep ticks.
• Substance abuse and poisoning

Duration

2 Days