Wilderness First Aid Thunder Bay May 16-17, 2025
Description
This 2 day program represents the minimum standard of training for the outdoor leader, instructor, guide or recreational adventurer. It provides a practical perspective on dealing with common wilderness injuries through to life threatening situations.

The program is divided between classroom and practical skills, utilizing scenarios and simulations to enhance learning and develop effective interventions and competent patient care.

Topics Covered
First Aid and Wilderness Emergency Care
Leadership & Liability
Anatomy & Physiology 101
Principal Body Systems
Patient Assessment System
Scene Survey, Emergency scene management
safety and preventing disease transmission, assessment of mechanism of injury
Primary Survey – drills & practice
Secondary Survey – scenarios / drills & practice
Documentation and reporting
Basic Life Support
Airway Management and CPR in the Wilderness (adult, infant and Child) AED
Traumatic Injuries
Head / Chest / Abdomen / Spine – practical scenarios
Shock: Recognition & Management
Medical Emergencies
Heart Attack, Stroke, Seizures, Diabetes, Asthma
Patient Stabilization and Evacuation
Patient Positioning / Carries – drills & practice
Spinal Cord Injury Management – drills & practice
Wound Management in a Remote Setting
Guiding Principles
Short Term / Long Term Care
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Sprains / Strains / Fractures / Dislocations
Immobilization & Splinting Techniques – scenarios / drills & practice
Environmental Emergencies
Sudden medical emergencies, poisoning, Heat Illnesses / Hyperthermia
Cold injuries / Hypothermia – practical scenario
Drowning / Near Drowning
Allergies, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine – practical scenario
Recertification Information
There is no recertification for this introductory program. Successful participants may chose to take this course every three years or they may chose to upgrade to the Advanced Wilderness First Aid level of training by taking an additional 2 day course within a year of the completion of this program.

Location:
Canadian Wilderness Medical Training
Dates:
5/16/2025 9:00 AM - 5/17/2025 5:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 14 and up
Cost:
$285.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 5/15/2025.
Additional Fees:
HST13.00%
Discounts
Paddle Canada/ORCKA Member Discount
This discount will be activated upon verification of Paddle Canada/ORCKA Membership number.		10%