The Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid training focuses on the prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician is more than 60 minutes away. This course is intended for anyone planning a remote or high adventure experience, including Scouting America High Adventure Bases.

Course Prerequisites, Participants must

• Be at least 14 years old at the time of the course.
• Be registered with Scouting America.
• Hold an Adult CPR/AED certification that is current at the time of the course. If the certification is not from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, please submit in advance of the course for review.

The course consists of around 12 hours of classroom learning and 4 hours of scenario-based learning. To obtain certification participants will be required to be active in discussions and be able to demonstrate all skill with minimal prompting. Activities may be done outside and will involve kneeling or laying on the ground, so please dress accordingly or have extra clothing.

During the scenarios in the course gear may be used for improvised support, or to provide aid. We encourage participants to bring a bag packed as you would pack it if you were the medic for whatever type of trip you are taking this class to prepare for.

There is not a specific list of things you need to bring because someone packed for a day trip will be equipped differently than someone packing for a 12-day trek to Philmont. We just want you to be packed for the trip that you are preparing for so you can evaluate your gear. We will also have examples and practice kits available to keep you from having to utilize specific items in your first aid kit.

We will take breaks during the course, including a break for lunch. Snacks are encouraged; lunch is provided. Please let us know in your registration of any dietary concerns and we will do our best to accommodate