Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED

Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED

Course Description

America’s Boating Club Houston offers this  2-day wilderness first aid (with CPR and AED) course.

This 16-hour course provides information on how to prepare for and deliver emergency care in remote locations.  Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care of a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available.

In a WFA class, you will learn how to assess, treat, and, when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of your training.

This course is designed with a combination of classroom learning and hands on skills demonstration, practice, and testing.  There is an emphasis on injuries and illnesses in a maritime environment.

Course Materials

The course uses the Wilderness First Aid Field Guide, a user-friendly, pocket-sized guide that has been updated to reflect

• • Updated CPR and AED content
  • Updated asthma and diabetic emergencies
  • New sections on ear and chest injuries, including new information on chest pain
  • Expanded content on bleeding and wound care, including new information on tourniquet use
  • New information on scalp wounds and brain injuries in the head injury section

Good to Know

The minimum age for taking the course is 13 years old with proper adult or guardian supervision.  The course will take between 16 – 20 hours depending on the number of student.  The course size is typically limited to ~16 persons.  Depending on the demand, more persons can be accommodated.  Participants must attend all sessions to earn the certificate.  Certificates of completion will be issued to those completing the course.  The training is valid for 2 years.  The course schedule, meals, and training location will be determined when the course 'makes'.  There will be hands-on skills assessments that each student will be involved in (usually in teams of 3).

Course Costs

Tuition must be paid during class registration via our online system.  Books and all materials for the course are included in the tuition costs.  Walk-ins are accepted on a limited basis.