Module #1 Introduction to Wilderness First Aid Overview of outdoor emergency response, importance of first aid training, and course objectives
Module #2 Outdoor Hazard Recognition Identifying potential hazards in outdoor environments, including weather, terrain, and wildlife
Module #3 Basic Life Support Review of CPR, AED use, and bleeding control
Module #4 Wound Management Assessing and treating lacerations, abrasions, and puncture wounds
Module #5 Bleeding Control and Tourniquet Use Stopping severe bleeding, applying tourniquets, and using hemostatic agents
Module #6 Sprains, Strains, and Fractures Recognizing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, including RICE principles
Module #7 Head and Spinal Injuries Assessing and stabilizing head and spinal injuries, including concussion recognition
Module #8 Burn Management Classifying and treating burns, including thermal, electrical, and chemical burns
Module #9 Altitude Illness and Acute Mountain Sickness Recognizing and treating altitude-related illnesses, including AMS and HAPE
Module #10 Weather-Related Emergencies Recognizing and treating heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, and lightning strike
Module #11 Snake and Animal Bites Identifying venomous snakes, recognizing symptoms, and treating snake bites
Module #12 Insect-Borne Illnesses Recognizing and treating insect-borne diseases, including Zika, West Nile, and Lyme disease
Module #13 Cardiac Emergencies in Remote Areas Recognizing and treating cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke in remote settings
Module #14 Respiratory Emergencies Recognizing and treating asthma, COPD, and other respiratory emergencies
Module #15 Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Recognizing and treating allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
Module #16 Wilderness First Aid Kits and Equipment Assembling and using a wilderness first aid kit, including essential supplies and equipment
Module #17 Communication and Signaling in Remote Areas Using communication devices, signaling for help, and creating a emergency response plan
Module #18 Patient Assessment and Triage Assessing patients, prioritizing care, and making transport decisions
Module #19 Wilderness First Aid Scenarios and Case Studies Applying wilderness first aid skills to real-world scenarios and case studies
Module #20 Remote Area Patient Transportation Moving patients safely and effectively in remote areas, including litter carries and improvising transportation
Module #21 Special Considerations in Wilderness First Aid Care for pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients in wilderness settings
Module #22 Environmental Hazards and Natural Disasters Responding to natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and wildfires
Module #23 Wilderness First Aid and the Law Legal considerations for wilderness first aid providers, including consent, confidentiality, and liability
Module #24 Final Scenarios and Exam Review Final practice scenarios and review of key concepts and skills
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in First Aid for Outdoor Emergencies career
