Prepare for the Unexpected in the Last Frontier
Alaska's wilderness is one of the most breathtaking yet challenging environments on Earth. Whether you're a hiker, backpacker, hunter, angler, or adventurer of any kind, knowing how to handle medical emergencies in the wild is critical. The Alaska Wilderness First Aid Course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to respond to medical emergencies when help is far away and time is limited.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is tailored for those who venture into Alaska’s remote back country. Taught by experienced wilderness medical professionals, it combines practical, hands-on training with real-world scenarios. Whether you're traversing rugged mountain terrain, exploring vast forests, or paddling remote rivers, this course will equip you with the knowledge you need to respond effectively to injuries and medical situations in the wilderness.
What You’ll Learn
- Assessing and Managing Injuries: Learn how to evaluate and treat common injuries like sprains, fractures, cuts, burns, and hypothermia, all in the context of the wilderness.
- Emergency Response Skills: Master the skills for creating emergency action plans, managing patient care, and communicating with emergency services when you're miles away from help.
- This comprehensive course is tailored for those who venture into Alaska’s remote back country. Taught by experienced wilderness medical professionals, it combines practical, hands-on training with real-world scenarios. Whether you're traversing rugged mountain terrain, exploring vast forests, or paddling remote rivers, this course will equip you with the knowledge you need to respond effectively to injuries and medical situations in the wilderness.
- Wilderness-Specific Medical Challenges: Get specific training on Alaska's unique risks, such as wildlife encounters (bears, moose, etc.), extreme weather conditions, and wilderness trauma.
- Navigation and Evacuation: Gain the skills to safely evacuate an injured person from the back country, including navigation techniques and how to signal for help when you're off the grid.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Hikers, backpackers, and trekkers
- Hunters and anglers
- Outdoor educators and guides
- Wilderness explorers
- Anyone who spends extended time outdoors in remote areas
Why Choose This Course?
- Alaska-Focused: While wilderness first aid courses are valuable anywhere, this course is specially designed with Alaska’s unique environment in mind. Learn the skills that are most relevant to the challenges you'll face in Alaska’s remote and often unforgiving terrain.
- Hands-On Training: Practice life-saving skills in realistic simulations, such as splinting broken bones in freezing temperatures, stabilizing a person after a bear encounter, or building a shelter to protect an injured person from hypothermia.
- Expert Instructors: Our instructors are seasoned outdoor professionals with years of experience in Alaska's wilderness. They bring both technical expertise and practical knowledge, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any situation.
- Certifications and Preparation: After completing the course, you’ll receive a certification in Wilderness First Aid, which is valid for two years. You’ll also leave the course with a clear understanding of when and how to seek professional medical help, ensuring you're always prepared, no matter how far off the beaten path you go.
Course Details
- Duration: 16 hours total training time
- Location: We provide training courses at our training facility in Anchorage or at our client's facility in or out of town.
- Prerequisites: None! This course is beginner-friendly and designed for those with little or no prior medical training.
- Cost: $295.00
- Class Size: Small group settings for personalized, hands-on instruction. Requests for private groups or businesses can be easily accommodated.
Don’t Leave Your Safety to Chance
In the wilds of Alaska, help may be hours or days away. By taking the Alaska Wilderness First Aid Course, you’ll gain the confidence and skills necessary to make life-saving decisions when every second counts. Don’t just rely on luck—be prepared for whatever the wilderness throws your way.
Enroll Today and make sure you’re ready for the adventure ahead.