Become Certified in
Wilderness and
Remote First Aid
Be prepared for the moments that matter
Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Program Fees
- Wilderness and
Remote First Aid ONLY: - $300 per individual
- Wilderness and
Remote First Aid with CPR/AED: - $375 per individual
Class Info
- Class length: 16 hours (one weekend with overnight camping)
- Scheduled for Group Training
- Class size: up to 10 students (8 student minimum)
Start Dates
Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Group Registration Required:
- Offered quarterly, dates determined by registrations.
Scheduled as Needed at Your Facility or Ours
Need another date or interested in creating a group training session? Please register online and the Program Director will contact you directly.
About our training program
The American Red Cross CPR Training Program:
Expert training. OSHA compliant. Affordable.
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course is to provide individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response, such as wilderness and remote environments, including urban disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Course instructors are familiar with and have a background in wilderness and remote environments.
Course Topics
Wilderness and Remote First Aid covers a wide range of emergency response incidents and is a hands-on, practical training program.
Covered Topics:
- First Aid Kits
- Initial and Focused Assessments
- CALLing for Help and Evacuation Considerations
- Shock and Heart Attack
- Chest Injuries
- Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Wounds and Wound Infection
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Burns
- Abdominal Illnesses
- Hypothermia
- Heat-Related Illnesses
- Lightning
- Altitude Illnesses
- Submersion Incidents (Drowning)
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Bonus Outcomes:
- Experiential Learning Cycle
- Group Development Stages
- Leadership Styles Analysis
- Practice-Teaching Opportunities
- Live Incident Practice