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Wilderness First Aid

Raritan | Updated: March 28, 2024 11:00 PM
Wilderness First Aid

Location: Duke Farms

Address: 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Date: 10 Dec

Course Overview

WFA students will learn practical wilderness first aid skills and gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and ultimately create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations.

We don’t have all the medical resources we have at home when we’re in the woods, so it’s vital to have the essential tools, the right skills, and know how to improvise when faced with a medical emergency in the backcountry. Practical hands-on exercises and scenarios will improve retention and confidence. Developed for the public from years of teaching this course to Search & Rescue professionals, students now benefit by learning the most current practices for patient assessment, trauma interventions like splinting and bleeding control, environmental emergencies like venomous snakebites and bee stings, medical emergencies like strokes and chest pain, illnesses, and more. These skills not only apply just to hiking, but anytime we’re in the outdoors. We welcome students from all outdoor pursuits - scout leaders, quad riders, beachgoers, mountain bikers, fishermen, adventure racers, and even those who just enjoy relaxing at the family BBQ. Having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to step up and help in a time of need is invaluable.

Upon completion, students will receive a 2-year ASHI WFA certification, which is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and accepted by Scouts BSA and GSUSA.

Featured Topics

  • Patient assessment
  • Trauma interventions – Bleeding control, splinting, wound care, etc…
  • Medical interventions – Stroke, diabetes, allergies, breathing difficulty, etc…
  • Environmental emergencies – Heat, cold, bites & stings, plants, weather, etc…
  • Backcountry first aid kit contents

Schedule

December 10 from 6:00PM-10:00PM

December 12 from 6:00PM-10:00PM

December 14 from 9:00AM-5:00PM

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wilderness First Aid in Raritan?

Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

When is Wilderness First Aid in Raritan?

Wilderness First Aid is scheduled for 10 Dec.

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