Wilderness First Aid

In a survival situation having the right medical gear readily available and having the knowledge to put that gear to work is essential during a medical emergency. This workshop will cover all the basics of survival in the wilderness with an emphasis on wilderness first aid. The hands on portion of this workshop will give the audience members an opportunity to practice different hands on medical techniques and procedures to keep themselves or a hiking buddy safe until being rescued.

Topics Covered:

  • Treating cuts, bruises, sprains and strains

  • Treating nausea, stomach problems, headaches and dehydration

  • Poison ivy, oak, sumac, blisters and heat rash

  • Keeping everything clean

  • Extreme heat and extreme cold (hypothermia / heat exhaustion)

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