First Aid Courses
INVALUABLE training for outdoor professionals & Enthusiasts
2023 Course Dates
WAFA 18-21 April
Location: NISEKO, Hokkaido
(Private courses available to book for groups of 15+)
Courses with Imagine & Wildmed
Learn how to think critically during emergencies in a wilderness setting
For these medical courses, we partner with Wilderness Medical Associates International. WMAI has set the standard in wilderness medicine for over 30 years. Their thought-provoking curriculum is updated by a group of healthcare professionals and is recognised around the world.
For outdoor enthusiasts, remote professionals and wilderness leaders looking to develop their first aid knowledge and leadership skills, this Niseko based course covers a new cutting edge curriculum with practical skills trained in a classroom and outdoor setting in next to the Niseko ski resort.
course Summary
An entry-level course designed to teach essential first aid skills that can be used in remote settings for days or weeks.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.
** This course will have a winter condition first aid focus, perfect for seasonaires and outdoor professionals in Hokkaido **
Workshop Description
Day 1 -Introduction/Registration; Systems Based Critical Thinking; Infection Control; Patient Assessment System; Circulatory & Respiratory Systems; Adult CPR; Basic Life Support
Day 2 – Quiz/Case Studies; Nervous System, Spine Management; Musculoskeletal Injuries; Lifts, Moves, and Extrications; Splints – Extremities; Patient Assessment Drills
Day 3 – Quiz/Case Studies; Thermoregulation; Bites and Stings; Lightning; Elective Topics; Wounds and Burns; Allergies and Anaphylaxis; Improvised Patient Carries; Patient Assessment Drills
Day 4 – Case Study Review; Elective Topic; Backcountry Medicine; Medical and Legal Issues; Patient Assessment Drills; Simulations; Final Exam; Conclusion
This course is scheduled for 4-days or 36 to 40 hours of instructional and practice time. Upon successful completion students will receive certification in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Adult CPR. Certification is valid for three years. The course is registered for 36 hours of continuing education credit through the CAPCE.
All teaching materials will be at no additional cost. Students will receive the following books on this course:
- The Field Guide of Wilderness Medicine & Rescue
- SOAP Notebook
- The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid Class Notes
- Lifetime access to an e-learning platform
Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on homework assignments and written quizzes, demonstrated proficiency with practical skills, and a successful grade on a final written exam. We are committed to making reasonable accommodation to any student with special needs.
Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age will require the written consent of a parent or guardian.
We will be hosting this course at the NISEKO SKI LODGE HIGASHIYAMA.
For those who know the Niseko area, it is close to Niseko Village Ski Resort and Milk Kobo.
