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Wilderness First Aid is the ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts on overnight or short term wilderness adventures. Students will be able to recognize medical emergencies, and will become familiar with basic life saving skills, patient assessment, and basic field care for common injuries. June 22 - 23, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM each day Kinsmen Park, 780 Landslide Rd. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 6J8 Drinks and light snacks provided Wilderness First Aid Certification Adult CPR Certification (Based on ILCOR/AHA standards) Certifications are valid for three years If you require help finding accommodations, please let us know. Course Topics Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use, basic life support skills, the patient assessment system, patient reporting, and calling for help. Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, including splinting. Environmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins. Non-technical lifting, moving, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable. Management of wounds such as lacerations, burns, and blisters. Practical Skills including bleeding control, wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting, spine stable patient packaging, hypothermia management, medical kit preparation. Recognition of signs and symptoms associated with serious medical emergencies. WMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis and wound management. For more information: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/wilderness-first-aid/ Licensed Training Company: Upstream Wilderness Education

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