Urban First Aid
Duration: 2 Days
Recommended Group Size: 15-30
let's learn how to save lives in Urban
Course Price: Nrs 12000

Description

This course is designed for people with little or no first-aid training who want to be prepared to save a life. It is for people who live within an hour of definitive care (a hospital or ambulance). The course focuses on the life-threatening injuries and medical conditions which are most commonly encountered. The course is four hours long, and participants will learn how to recognize and treat these injuries until help arrives. 

What to expect?

The course focuses on the life-threatening injuries and medical conditions which are most commonly encountered. The course is four hours long, and participants will learn how to recognize and treat these injuries until help arrives. 

  • Two-Year SOLO UFA Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Textbook

You should plan to have clothing appropriate to the season in which you will be taking the class, as you will spend a significant amount of time outside. The following list is to SUPPLEMENT the clothing you will be wearing. If you have trouble locating some of these items please call us as we have a limited amount for loan.

Recommended items 

  • Backpack to put everything in (medium to large)
  • Rain gear (tops and bottoms)
  • Layers of clothing (weather dependent)
  • Warm hat or sun hat (weather dependent)
  • Water bottles (at least 1 qt/litre)
  • Snacks
  • Pen and notepad
  • Wrist Watch (cell phone is not sufficient)
  • Foot wear appropriate to the terrain (closed toes, no flip flops)
  • Insect repellent & Sunscreen
  • Leather gloves
  • Old Sleeping bag or blanket
  • Fixed-blade knife (NO folding knife) Note: If you don't own a fixed-blade knife, we recommend trying some of our knives to see what you prefer
  • Sleeping pad (foam or inflatable)
  • Personal first aid kit

For overnight courses

  • Sleeping bag or sleeping pad
  • Eating utensils (including bowl & cup)
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Non-perishable food (e.g. mountain house camping food)
  • Students staying in Basecamp lodging - bring linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towel, & cooking utensils (if planning to use the shared kitchen)

Please note that these are a list topics and subjects typically covered in the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course. Topics and subjects may not be taught in this order or progression.

 

  • The Anatomy of a Crisis
  • Infectious disease control-Body Substance Isolation(BSI)
  • Calling 100
  • Scene Size-up and patient assessment
  • Primary Assessment-ruling out life threats
  • Soft tissue injuries-stop the bleed
  • Shock
  • Head and neck injuries-Concussions
  • Respiratory difficulties
  • Changes in Level of Consciousness(LOC)-Seizures and Diabetes
  • Allergic Reaction-anaphylaxis
  • poisoning and overdose
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Students must be at least 14 years of age. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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