Wilderness
First Aid

An approved Scouts BSA Wilderness First Aid program for High Adventure bases like Philmont and Northern Tier, this two-day certification course teaches participants the assessment of, and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote or sometimes austere environment. Participants learn how to assess, treat, manage and when possible, prevent both common and life-threatening emergencies that occur in the backcountry where help may be delayed for hours or even days.

Wilderness
First Aid Afloat

This two and a half day Wilderness First Aid Afloat course teaches participants the assessment of, and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote and often times, cold, wet environment. In this type of setting, access to definitive care such as a hospital or clinic, as well as emergency transport may delayed for hours or even days. Course participants will learn how to assess, treat, and when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of their training – pertaining most specifically to water-related emergencies.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Normally taught over three or four full days, this 40-hour class is offers a more thorough discussion of a larger variety of topics and more hands-on practice for students than a typical wilderness first aid class.

In addition to the recommended curriculum set forth by the Wilderness Medical Society, this course offers additional topics which CWS feels are important, such as group leadership and communication.

Wilderness
First Responder

Wilderness First Responder is an intensive 80-hour course, and is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor enthusiasts and international travelers.

Our curriculum encompasses a range of topics including long-term patient care, wound management, reducing common dislocations, patient packaging, and medication administration. You will spend more than half your time practicing skills and participating in realistic scenarios, including several full-scale mock rescues.