Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

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Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization

Instructors: A.W. Lukens

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, students will learn the basics of wilderness medicine, including how it is a unique clinical environment, and concepts of scene safety. They will learn how to perform a basic assessment of a patient, including a physical exam, gather history data using the SAMPLE approach, and how to evaluate a patient for a potential spinal cord injury.

In this module, you will learn what Wilderness Medicine entails, how this specialty serves as a unique clinical environment, and the importance of scene safety.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videos Total 12 minutes

Specialization Introduction 2 minutes
What is Wilderness First Aid? 2 minutes
Meet the Instructor Team 5 minutes
Scene Safety 3 minutes
Scene Safety Example 1 minute

1 reading Total 5 minutes

Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community! 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Practice Quiz Scene Safety Scenario 30 minutes
Module 1: Introduction to Wilderness First Aid - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to perform a primary and secondary assessment on a patient, take their vitals, and how to perform an interview.

What's included

9 videos3 readings7 assignments

9 videos Total 20 minutes

Basic Patient Assessment - ABCDE Part 1 3 minutes
Basic Patient Assessment - ABCDE Part 2 3 minutes
Primary Survey 1 minute
Pulses 1 minute
Direct Pressure 3 minutes
Vital Signs 3 minutes
Secondary Assessment 1 minute
Physical Exam 2 minutes
SAMPLE 3 minutes

3 readings Total 35 minutes

ABCDE Reading 10 minutes
Videos on Head Tilt and Jaw Thrust 15 minutes
Review: The Patient Assessment System 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 210 minutes

Practice Quiz Patient Assessment 30 minutes
Practice Taking Radial and Carotid Pulse 30 minutes
Practice AVPU Quiz 30 minutes
Practice Taking Vital Signs 30 minutes
Practice Secondary Assessment 30 minutes
SAMPLE Scenario Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Module 2: Patient Assessment Graded Quiz 30 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to stabilize someone’s spine when there is concern for a spinal injury, how to safely move patients when they are unable to move themselves, and how to assess and plan your care and treatment for a patient.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 20 minutes

Spinal Cord Basics 4 minutes
Spinal Cord Immobilization 3 minutes
C-Collar 4 minutes
Patient Movement 4 minutes
Assessment and Planning 5 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Spinal Stabilization 10 minutes
Practice Writing a SOAP Note 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Practice Quiz: Spinal Basic 30 minutes
Module 3: Spinal Clearance and Stabilization - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

In this module, you will learn about how wilderness medicine is a unique environment and the special challenges that an austere environment presents that is not seen in urban medicine. You will also watch a case study interview that demonstrates assessment and planning.

What's included

2 videos5 readings2 assignments

2 videos Total 11 minutes

Challenges Unique to Wilderness Medicine 3 minutes
Spinal Trauma Case Study Interview 8 minutes

5 readings Total 45 minutes

Challenges Unique to Wilderness Medicine 10 minutes
Differences in Care Between Wilderness and Urban Settings 10 minutes
Five Finger Technique 10 minutes
Standard Precautions 10 minutes
Demonstrate your Wilderness First Aid skills to earn an e-WFA Certification 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Urban versus Wilderness Medicine Practice Scenario 30 minutes
Module 4: Wilderness Medicine in Practice - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

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A.W. Lukens

University of Colorado System

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Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Very informative! I enjoyed how all subjects were applied to real-life scenarios

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023

I enjoyed it. Helpful for anyone that spends time in wilderness or secluded areas.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Good course i like it because it give's you real scenarios that can happened and you have to think for a solution.

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