WildMed
Wilderness First Aid For Field Services (WFAFS)
This course has been specifically designed for resource management or industrial workers who may find themselves operating in remote locations including professionals in resource management, mining operations, oil and gas, government organizations, or any profession involved in field services for industry.
Participants in this program will learn to adapt their thinking towards providing first-aid in locations where resources may be less than adequate, and evacuation to a hospital is hours away.
This course expands on our Wilderness First Aid course by focusing on situations that are unique to field worker environments, including skills that are applicable to those who work in pairs or small teams. This program includes consideration of government and industrial guidelines for providing first-aid in remote workplaces, and is approved through Alberta Workplace Heath and Safety, and because of a recent federal agreement, is now also recognized in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon.
Details
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Format: A mix of classroom and outdoor sessions
Cost: $429
Pre-requisites:
- 18+ years of age (16-17 with parental permission)
- A high school education (or equivalent) is recommended (but not required) in order to master the required knowledge and skills.
Required Equipment:
- Notebook and pencil/pen
- Watch with a second-hand for taking vitals
- Indoor/outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather
- Footwear for rough terrain
FAQ
For more details about this course, including what to expect and how to prepare, please view our Wilderness Medicine FAQ.
Course Outline
Day 1:
- Registration & Introductions
- General Principles of Wilderness Medicine
- Patient Assessment System
- Basic Life Support including CPR
- Circulatory System
- Assessing Vital Signs Lab
- Recording Information
Day 2:
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
- Lifting, Moving, Extrication & Immobilization
- AED Use
- Patient Assessment Drills
- Wounds and Burns
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Mock Scenarios
Day 3:
- Thermoregulation
- Patient Packaging and Hypothermia Wraps
- Toxins, Bites and Stings
- Anaphylaxis
- Patient Assessment Drills
- Backcountry Medicine
- Medical & Legal Aspects of First Aid
- Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
- First Aid Kits
- Final Quiz
Take Aways
- Wilderness First Aid Certification Card and Patch
- Standard First Aid Certification Card and Patch
- Adult CPR Certification
- Course Texts
