Publications & Articles

We are happy to provide a number of great downloadable (Adobe PDF) articles, documents, handouts and more. Like to see a publication, resources or article added? Let us know!

Brochures
        CWS Tri-Fold Brochure

Curriculum
        Scope of Practice – Wilderness First Responder (Draft)
        Scope of Practice – Wilderness First Aid (Draft)
        CWS Wilderness Medicine Field Protocols


Forms
        CWS – Student Agreement
        CWS – Medical Form
        CWS – Certification Card Replacement Form
        CWS – SOAP Note
        CWS – Patient Assessment Guide

Documents & Articles
        Suspected Venomous Snakebite Information Sheet
        A Guide to Over-The-Counter Medications
        Common Causes of Decreased Brain Function (STOP-EATS)
        Evacuations Guidelines (Potentials)
        Body Defense Mechanisms
        How to Make Moulage (Recipes)
        Applying Moulage
        Playing a Patient (for scenarios)
        Pre-Hospital Spine Immobilization (NAEMSP)

American Red Cross Publications
        Official Statement about Hands-Only CPR
        Hurricane Safety Information
        Heat Wave Safety Information

Legal Reference Articles (by Rufus Brown, Esq)
        Duty to Provide Wilderness First Aid
        The Good Samaritan Law
        Intellectual Property Audits for Outdoor Recreational Programs
        Risk Management for Outdoor Programs
        Legal Structure of Teaching & Administration of Epinephrine in Wilderness Context

Course Textbooks (links to purchase or download)
        The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid (Clifton Castleman)
        Wilderness First Responder, 3rd Edition (Buck Tilton)

Audio Resources
        The CWS Podcast (on iTunes & RSS)

        The Medical Author Chat Podcast (EMS1)