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Wilderness First Aid
Sierra Rescue International
Course Details
Course: Sierra Rescue International Wilderness First Aid + CPR/AED
Length: 2 days [only first day shows on checkout]
At Carderock Recreation Area near the Potomac River, Washington DC, N VA, in MD. The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR/AED course is intended for the outdoor enthusiast, coaches, guides, international travelers, and people who work/live in remote settings who want more than what an urban first aid course provides.
Available Dates
Instructor
Jordan Taylor has been certified as a Wilderness First Responder since 1996, worked as a wilderness EMT as well as on an ambulance, and supported a wide range of urgent situations in the backcountry. Jordan is a SRI WFA Instructor, CPR Instructor, and ACA Instructor Trainer Educator.
Wilderness First Responder
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR/AED course is the standard level of medical training for outdoor industry professionals, expedition leadership, multi-day guides, remote first responders, and those working in disaster relief. WFR is a comprehensive and practical curriculum that has gained popularity among leaders, guides, instructors, and athletes who push their boundaries in remote areas with limited resources, unreliable communication, and the potential for delayed or self rescue. Course participants will develop strong patient assessment skills, adopt treatment tools to stabilize life-threatening conditions, and learn how to provide extended patient care in austere environments. Most importantly, this training will prepare individuals to prevent many environmental illnesses and proactively manage pre-existing conditions in the field. Individuals will also develop the confidence to professionally manage a rescue in the event of a backcountry emergency requiring evacuation.
Course Duration
80 hours
Available Dates
Not currently scheduled. Contact Jordan to add yourself to an email list regarding the next local training.