This Wilderness First Aid course is an important and basic responsibility for anyone spending time in the outdoors.
The WFA is a nationally accredited course - designed to equip you with essential skills such as providing first aid in remote locations and coordinating emergency responses. There is required pre course work to be completed before the training.
Topics Covered:
Lifting and moving casualties
Fracture immobilisation including splinting
Head and spine injuries
Hypothermia and heat illness
Burns
Snake bites
Major bleeding
CPR
Medical conditions (diabetes, anaphylaxis, asthma etc)
Dealing with extended care needs of casualties (toileting, eating etc.)
Responding to a multi-casualty scenario
Interacting with other medical staff
Co-ordinating and working as part of a group response
In very long term patient care situations (4hrs+ to days) patient management is dynamic.
EXCHANGE
Full Course with Dorms - AUS $845
Full Course with Camping - AUS $830
Recertification Course with Dorms - AUS $645
Recertification Course with Camping - AUS $630
VENUE Camp Eagle Eye (Scout Camp) Address: 2080 Orara Way, Glenreagh NSW 2450
This is a self catered course - BYO food and camping gear/bedding.
Sorry this course is not available for under 18’s - unless by prior arrangement.