ECSI Wilderness First Aid

Learn how to manage medical emergencies in remote environments. The ECSI Wilderness First Aid course prepares you to respond when professional care is far away.

Course Overview

The ECSI Wilderness First Aid course provides comprehensive training for outdoor enthusiasts, guides, and professionals who live or work in remote areas. Participants learn to identify, treat, and manage common injuries and illnesses when medical help may be an hour or more away.

Based on Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care in Remote Locations (Fifth Edition), this course includes step-by-step decision tables, flowcharts, and skill sheets for clear emergency care instruction. It reflects the 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines and includes updated content on first aid for dogs.

This program is officially developed in collaboration with the Wilderness Medical Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Who Should Take This Course

Workplace employees 
in all industries

Outdoor professionals and guides

Safety officers and 
first responders

Camp leaders and adventure educators

Teachers, coaches, and childcare staff

Hikers, climbers, and explorers

General public interested in first aid skills

Remote workers and first responders

What’s Included

Instructor-led classroom or blended learning

Certified ECSI instructor and course materials

Skill sheets and visual step-by-step guides

ECSI Wilderness First Aid certification (valid 2 years)

Skills Covered

Assessing the Scene 
and Calling for Help

Assessing and managing emergencies in remote locations

Treating Bleeding, 
Wounds, and Burns

Providing first aid for injuries and illnesses outdoors

Managing 
Allergic Reactions

Improvising care with limited resources

Handling Bites, Stings, 
and Temperature-Related
Emergencies

Evacuation and decision-making in the wilderness

Recognizing Signs of 
Medical Emergencies

Animal care and environmental hazard management

Format

Instructor-led
or blended

Length

16 hours

Class Size

Minimum 10
participants

Certification

Participants receive an official ECSI Wilderness First Aid certification card valid for 2 years, recognized nationwide by the Wilderness Medical Society.

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