ECP 102 - Wilderness First Aid

Credit(s): 1

This course covers basic emergency medical and trauma scenarios typically encountered in remote, austere or wilderness environments. This includes common medical emergencies such as diabetes, seizures, asthma, anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest and trauma emergencies such as soft tissue wounds, head and spine injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and shock. The course consists of in-depth discussions and hands-on training with splinting, bleeding control, wound management and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Also discussed are legalities within wilderness medicine and how emergencies can be addressed in a wilderness environment. This includes topics such as evacuation, litter construction, backcountry communications, and decision-making. Successful course completion results in the award of Wilderness First Aid certification that is valid for 2 years. Certification can be renewed through any wilderness medicine training organization that offers Wilderness First Aid training. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Demonstrate Wilderness First Aid skills in accordance with the minimum guidelines and scope of practice for Wilderness First Aid.
Apply knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) while in the wilderness.
Discuss the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses which may occur in the wilderness.
Describe evacuation decision making processes and techniques.