Skills to Save Lives BLS Certification

This course is geared to anyone leading groups into the wilderness or people working in the wilderness and those who go out and enjoy being in the wilderness.

Advanced Wilderness First Aid 2019

Course Objectives:
The Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) course is designed to meet the needs of people that need to know and are interested in learning about wilderness emergencies and how to treat them properly.

After taking this course you will be familiar with some of the most common back-country problems. You'll have hands on practice in evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You'll get a feel for what situations require medical assistance and those which do not.

Dress for success NO SUITS OR TIES ALLOWED.

Course Dates: June 14th-15th & 16th, 2019
Next course will be held at Larryland outside of Keene, Ontario. June 14 starting at 1300 hrs. Don't be late.

You will be expected to camp out at our site (FREE) as we will be running 2 or 3 simulations, day and night. You should bring a pair of pants and a shirt you do not mind cutting up for practice. Treat this as a real weekend camping trip and bring all your camping gear.

Time Commitment:
The length of instruction is approximately 20+ hours.  

Course Cost:
The cost is $375.00 per person. Includes; 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, Plus snacks, Wilderness First Aid manual, CAT, and all the first aid supplies needed. Cash, certified check or e-transfer to Mike’s email address below. If you have any food allergies let us know when you sign up.

NOTE:  Course offering depends on a minimal number of participants (6 - 12 max) or it will be postponed until a later date.

Registration deadline is May 1/2019.

Presented by Emergency Preparedness “FIRST” & Larryland Adventures  

Mike@epf1st.org office 705-652-0785, cell 704-991-0785

Sign in before Friday noon as the course starts at 1300 hrs.

Review of Initial Assessments  

BTLS

MOI

AVPU

Estimating B.P./H.R.

Focused History & Patient Exam “SOAP NOTES”

Head Trauma (TBI)

Spinal Injuries / Clearing

The Unconscious Patient

Types of Wounds, Care / cleaning

Impaled Objects

Unstable Injuries (OPEN & CLOSED Fractures)

Dislocations, Sprains, Strains

Improvised Traction Splinting

Acute Abdomen   

Lightning injuries

Hot& Cold Injuries

Frostbite-Hypothermia, Heat Exhaustion-Heat Stroke 

Basic Compass / Map and GPS  

Clean up, Feedback, Go Home

At some point you will be sent out on a scenario, and you will have to assess and deal with whatever you find. These scenarios may be videotaped for review. We will spend some of the time outdoors snow, rain or shine, so come dressed for weather. What you will need to bring is anything you would take on a trip into the bush for 3 days. We will be following the Wilderness Medical Society guidelines. There will be a written test  80% or more to pass. Certification is for 3 years.

Cost $375.00 per person – includes camping facility, meals and First Aid Supplies.

Registration deadline is May 1/2019.

Do we offer equipment rentals?

YES you need to be 16 or older to take this course.

Is it out doors?

YES 1/2 or more will be in a wilderness setting.

Is there camping?

YES there is FREE Camping which is a required part of the course, so come prepared as if you were going on a 3 day camping trip.

Are meals included?

YES there will be meals included. If you have any special food requirements please let us know when you sign up.

Do we offer equipment rentals?

YES we have lots of camping gear we can rent if you do not have your own equipment.

How long is the course?

20 + hours

How much does it cost?

$375.00 per person