Outdoor Medical Skills +

Course Description

There are many reasons why someone should take an Outdoors Medical Skills + class. Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, including in the great outdoors. Whether you are going on a camping trip, mountain biking, hike with the dogs, or an RV excursion, it is important to be prepared for any medical emergency. By taking an Outdoors Medical Skills + class, you will learn valuable skills such as: - Assessing a Casualty - Checking their pulse, motor and sensory functions - Stabilizing Fractures, Sprains and Strains - Cervical Spine Injury considerations - Treating for Shock, Heat Stroke and Hypothermia - Snake bite treatment - Calling for medical assistance/Search and Rescue assets - Helicopter Evacuation requirements for a Landing Zone or Hoist Rescue - Short and long-distance patient movement - Re-assessing your patient Outdoors Medical Skills + class can give you the knowledge and confidence needed to stay safe and potentially save lives on your next outing.