Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) (2 days - 16 hours)
Fun, practical and loaded with scenarios this is the ideal introduction to the field of Wilderness First Aid for those playing in the outdoors.
The BWFA 2 day course is an introduction to the world of Wilderness First Aid. This course covers all of the essential topics while running you through a number of scenarios to become familiar with concepts.
This course is a participation only (ie not assessed) course that is perfect for those who recreate in the outdoors and want to extend their urban first aid qualification.
Please note this course does not iclude CPR. All of our longer courses however do. You will be issued with a Basic Wilderness First Aid(BWFA) Certification valid for 3 years. To recertify you must simply complete a course of equal or higher level, before your certificate expires.
Course Schedule:
DAY 1
. Patient assessment
. Shock
. Spine management (rolls and lifts)
. Wilderness spine assessment
. Abdominal injuries/illnesses
. Anaphylaxis
. Head injuries
DAY 2
. Cold illnesses
. Heat illnesses
. Athletic injuries
. Dislocations
. Fractures
. Unconscious patient incl. snakes
. Wilderness first aid kits
. Wilderness wound care
Testimonials
“The scenarios were really good as they consolidated the theory. Instructor kept the day interesting even though there was a lot of information to get through.” Sophie WA 2009
“A lot of information was given over the two days but it was presented in a way that gave plenty of opportunity to reflect on new knowledge and put it into practice. The program was interesting and the presenter pitched it well at the audience ...There was an appropriate level of familiarity and authority. Participants were clearly confident to put their knowledge to use in scenarios and to ask questions”. Jane WA 2009
"The Patient Assessment was very good. I leave with much more confidence. I learnt that I don't have to rush my treatment, but can act thoughtfully and quickly." WFA Student, '04
"Trainers were unreal, the pace was great and both were happy to provide answers and feedback" - Anna F. Perth '04
"I found all the information helpful, particularly the foundational knowledge and then repetitive building on this knowledge. The trainers were confident and informative. They were friendly, approachable and quite sure of their info." - anon. Perth '04
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