Oklahoma City Outdoor Network
Wilderness First Aid Class

Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment.

The types of activities and persons needing
more advanced training in first aid could be:

Hikers and Backpackers

Kayakers and Canoers
Hunters & Fishermen
Rock Climbers
Cavers

Farm workers

People in Disaster Situations
tornados, floods, ice storms, etc.

Course Outline

    1. Types of delayed-help situations

    2. Emergency action steps - Check, Call, Care

    3. Checking the scene, patient and resources

    4. Contacting help

    5. Caring for the patient long term

    6. Patient assessment and record

    7. Preventing disease transmission

    8. Prioritizing care

    9. Treatment of injuries such as:

            a. wounds

            b. head and spinal injuries

            c. extremity injuries

            d. abdominal injuries

            e. sudden illnesses

            f. major bites and stings

            g. other types of miseries

    10. Carrying out the plan

    11. Transports and evacuations

This 16-hour
Wilderness First Aid course
uses a combination of classroom, skills practice and role-play to teach the response steps and treatment of injuries and illnesses in a delayed-help situation.

Contact the
OKC Outdoor Network
for more information