In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs, how to treat these conditions, and when a condition would require evacuation. Students will also learn prevention measures to reduce the chance of developing diseases in the wilderness setting.
Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies
Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies
This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization
Instructors: A.W. Lukens
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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4.9
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Beginner level
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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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17 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will talk about different types of trauma, how to treat them, and how to identify and treat shock.
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3 videos1 reading4 assignments
In this module, we will talk about specific types of trauma to the chest, abdomen, head, and extremities and how to treat them.
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4 videos3 readings5 assignments
In this module, we will demonstrate various types of splints that can be used to treat injuries and have you practice building these splints yourself.
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7 videos2 assignments
In this module, we will talk about different types of wounds, burns, and blisters, demonstrate how to treat them, and have you practice these treatment methods.
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8 videos3 readings6 assignments
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5
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
This course has prepared me with the basic knowledge for the EMT Specialization course.
MM
4
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
I liked most of this course, but the part on Tourniquets was a bit old school. The USArmy has determined that a Tourniquet can be left on for up to 12 hours without doing any soft tissue damage.
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