Wilderness & Remote First Aid Training – Be Prepared Beyond 911

When help is hours away, preparation is everything. Cambridge Bay Health offers American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid classes designed for outdoor adventurers, camp staff, scout leaders, and remote workers. Gain essential survival and medical response skills for emergencies in isolated areas.

What You’ll Learn in Wilderness First Aid

This advanced First Aid course teaches how to respond to:

• Injuries in Remote Terrain (sprains, fractures, wounds, burns)
• Environmental Emergencies (hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke)
• Delayed Medical Access Scenarios
• Improvised Splinting, Wound Packing & Tourniquet Use
• Evacuation Planning & Emergency Signals
• Patient Assessment Without Immediate EMS Backup

You’ll complete both classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor simulations.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Hikers, Backpackers & Climbers
• Camp Staff & Outdoor Educators
• Park Rangers & Wilderness Guides
• Scouts & Scout Leaders
• Disaster Relief Volunteers
• Remote Workers (mining, forestry, construction)

Who Should Take This Course?

Wilderness First Aid classes are hosted at outdoor venues or partner locations across the U.S. Choose from upcoming sessions in Idaho, New Mexico, Florida, and beyond.

Certification Details

• American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Certificate
• Valid for 2 years
• Meets ACA, BSA, and OSHA backcountry training requirements
• Ideal add-on to CPR/AED certification