The Wilderness First Aid course covers in-depth principles in medical and legal aspects relative to injury prevention and care, including: regulations; legislation; contagious/infectious disease; assessment; communication; anatomy and physiology; airway management; respiratory emergencies; cardiac arrest; circulatory; soft tissue and wound management; injuries to eyes; ears; nose; throat; burns; poisons; and environmental emergencies including other considerations in wilderness survival. This WFA course meets the certification requirements for adventure guides working in the adventure tourism industry.
ATBO-114 - Wilderness First Aid
Minimum Credits: 2
Length: 60 hours
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method:
On-campus
Cost: $234.08
Lab Fees: $340.50
Total: $574.58
Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/ATBO114.pdf