Wilderness & Remote First Aid
First aid skills designed for when professional help is hours away. Learn to manage emergencies in remote and outdoor environments — from wound care to evacuations.
What You'll Learn
Patient Assessment
Systematic evaluation of an injured or ill person in a remote environment without immediate medical backup.
Wound Care
Cleaning, dressing, and managing wounds in the field to prevent infection when professional care is hours away.
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Improvised splinting, traction, and management of fractures, dislocations, and sprains in the backcountry.
Hypothermia & Heat Illness
Recognition and treatment of temperature-related emergencies common in outdoor environments.
Anaphylaxis & Bites
Managing severe allergic reactions, insect stings, snakebites, and other wilderness-specific emergencies.
Evacuation Decisions
When to evacuate, when to wait for rescue, and how to improvise a carry when evacuation is necessary.
Who This Course Is For
- Camp Counselors & Camp Staff
- Hiking & Backpacking Leaders
- Outdoor Educators
- Search & Rescue Volunteers
- Adventure Travel Guides
- Military & Law Enforcement
Why Wilderness First Aid?
Standard First Aid assumes help is minutes away. Wilderness First Aid prepares you for situations where evacuation might take hours or days — requiring extended patient care and improvised interventions.
Whether you lead outdoor adventures, manage a summer camp, or explore remote backcountry, this course gives you the skills to act confidently when it matters most.
Get Notified When It Launches
Contact us to be added to the waitlist and receive scheduling updates as soon as enrollment opens.