Wilderness First Aid: Learn the basics at the American Alpine Club

American Alpine Club this weekend for a three-day session.

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does certify you in Adult CPR, but also teaches important items like scene assessment, scene safety, patient assessment, the ABCs, basic trauma management including spinal cord injuries, treatment for heat and cold injuries, and possible evacuation measures.

The course includes the book Mountaineering First Aid and recommendations on putting together a basic first aid kit. If you don’t have the time to devote to a full Wilderness First Responder or Outdoor Emergency Care class, this is a good intensive course in the basics that may just keep you or your partner alive in an wilderness emergency.