Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

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Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

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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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

20 reviews

Beginner level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs, how to treat these conditions, and when a condition would require evacuation. Students will also learn prevention measures to reduce the chance of developing diseases in the wilderness setting.

In this module, we will talk about different types of trauma, how to treat them, and how to identify and treat shock.

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3 videos1 reading4 assignments

3 videos Total 8 minutes

Introduction to Trauma 2 minutes
Blunt vs. Penetrating Trauma 2 minutes
Shock 4 minutes

1 reading Total 5 minutes

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

4 assignments Total 105 minutes

Basic Trauma Practice Quiz 15 minutes
Blunt vs. Penetrating Trauma Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Shock Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Module 1: Basic Trauma - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

In this module, we will talk about specific types of trauma to the chest, abdomen, head, and extremities and how to treat them.

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4 videos3 readings5 assignments

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Chest Trauma 3 minutes
Additional Chest Complications and Abdominal Trauma 3 minutes
Head Trauma 4 minutes
Extremity Trauma - Musculoskeletal Injuries Overview 6 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Types of Chest Trauma 10 minutes
Head Injuries and What to Do 10 minutes
Musculoskeletal Injuries 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Chest Trauma Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Chest Complications and Abdominal Trauma Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Head Trauma Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Extremity Trauma Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Module 2: Chest, Abdomen, Head, and Extremity Trauma - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

In this module, we will demonstrate various types of splints that can be used to treat injuries and have you practice building these splints yourself.

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7 videos2 assignments

In this module, we will talk about different types of wounds, burns, and blisters, demonstrate how to treat them, and have you practice these treatment methods.

What's included

8 videos3 readings6 assignments

8 videos Total 23 minutes

Soft Tissues Injuries and Wound Management 3 minutes
Pressure Dressing 2 minutes
Additional Pressure Dressing and Tourniquets 5 minutes
Wound Cleaning and Dressings 2 minutes
Wound Cleaning 1 minute
Types of Wounds and Treatment 3 minutes
Burns 4 minutes
Burns and Blisters 3 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Management 10 minutes
Burns and Blisters 10 minutes
Demonstrate your Wilderness First Aid skills to earn an e-WFA Certification 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 180 minutes

Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Management Practice Quiz 30 minutes
New Quiz 30 minutes
Wound Cleaning and Dressings Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Types of Wounds and Wound Treatment Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Burns Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Module 4: Wounds and Burns - Graded Quiz 30 minutes

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A.W. Lukens

University of Colorado System

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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

This course has prepared me with the basic knowledge for the EMT Specialization course.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

I liked most of this course, but the part on Tourniquets was a bit old school. The USArmy has determined that a Tourniquet can be left on for up to 12 hours without doing any soft tissue damage.

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