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Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is a leading U.S.-based training and certification organization specializing in first aid, CPR, AED, and workplace safety training. It is widely recognized globally and commonly delivered through brands like Medic First Aid, ASHI, and EMS Safety.
HSI Wildeerness First Aid
Course Overview
The HSI Wilderness First Aid training program is a comprehensive, skills-based course designed for individuals who may find themselves in remote environments where professional medical care may be delayed. The course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, manage, and provide extended care for injuries and illnesses in wilderness and remote settings.
Participants will learn how to respond effectively to medical emergencies, trauma injuries, and environmental hazards when immediate medical assistance is not available.
Key Takeaways
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the principles of wilderness first aid
- Assess and manage casualties in remote environments
- Provide extended care when medical help is delayed
- Manage trauma injuries such as bleeding, fractures, and burns
- Respond to medical emergencies in wilderness settings
- Recognise and manage environmental emergencies
- Provide first aid for bites, stings, and animal-related injuries
- Use improvised first aid techniques when resources are limited
- Make safe evacuation decisions in remote areas
Course Outline
Introduction to Wilderness First Aid
Understanding the scope of wilderness first aid and how it differs from standard first aid.
Scene Safety and Patient Assessment
Learning how to assess a casualty safely in a remote environment.
Trauma Management
Providing first aid for severe bleeding, burns, fractures, and spinal injuries.
Medical Emergencies
Managing breathing problems, allergic reactions, poisoning, and sudden illness.
Environmental Emergencies
Understanding how to respond to heat illness, hypothermia, altitude sickness, and lightning.
Bites, Stings, and Animal Encounters
Providing first aid for insect bites, snake bites, and animal-related injuries.
Improvised First Aid and Evacuation
Learning how to improvise splints, protect casualties, and plan safe evacuation.
Practical Training and Scenario-Based Exercises
Hands-on training with real-life wilderness emergency scenarios.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Outdoor instructors and guides
- Camp leaders and adventure trainers
- Remote workers
- Hiking and trekking groups
- Adventure travellers
- Security teams working in remote areas
- Anyone interested in wilderness first aid
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