Wilderness and Remote First Aid

Do you spend a lot of time outdoors? Enjoy going for a hike, camping, or just spend a lot of time outdoors for work? If you do, you should consider signing up for the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid [pdf] class.

This 2 part, 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed.

(Learn how to be prepared when you’re away from help.)

The course includes training on:

• Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
• Heat-Related Emergencies
• Hypothermia
• Altitude-Related Illnesses
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Burns
• Bone and Joint Injuries
• Wounds and Wound Infection

The course is based on the Boy Scouts of America’s “Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines” and has been reviewed and/or supported by the American Camp Association, American Canoe Association, National Recreation and Park Association, and JCC Association. Wilderness and Remote First Aid also offers enhanced content and topics to meet OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

To take the course you must be at least 14 years of age and possess current certification in Adult CPR/AED.

This course is on August 7th and 8th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you’re interested in taking this course, or other courses, call the Greater Manchester Chapter of the American Red Cross at 624-4307.