WFA

                           Wilderness First Aid Course

The American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics Course is a sixteen hour
course for those who work, live, or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS
Service. Even though emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search
for and rescue those in need, often times, there is a delay in activating the EMS system.

The types of activities and persons needing more advanced training in first aid could
be:

                                         Hikers and Backpackers

                                          Kayakers and canoers

                                               Farm workers

                                     Utility workers in remote areas

                                              Forest Rangers

                                Law enforcement and rescue crews

                                            Disaster situations.

                                             Course Outline

                              1. Types of delayed-help situations.

                              2. Emergency action steps - Check, Call, Care.

                              3. Checking the scene, patient and resources.

                              4. Contacting help.

                              5. Caring for the patient long term.

                              6. Patient assessment and record.

                              7. Preventing disease transmission.

                              8. Prioritizing care.

                              9. Treatment of injuries such as:

                                  a. wounds.

                                  b. head and spinal injuries.

                                  c. extremity injuries.

                                  d. abdominal injuries.

                                  e. sudden illnesses.

                                  f. major bites and stings.

                                  g. other types of injuries.

                            10. Carrying out the plan.

                            11. Transports and evacuations.