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Advanced Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid training – evacuation scenario

Remote Area First Aid Training

€340
Duration: 36 - 40 hours Course info

What You’ll Learn in Our Wilderness First Aid Course

In remote outdoor environments, access to medical services may be delayed for hours or even days. The Wilderness First Aid training program prepares you to recognize, manage, and when possible, prevent basic medical and traumatic emergencies at a pre-hospital level, ensuring your safety and the safety of your team.


Who This Course Is For :

This program is designed for anyone who spends significant time outdoors and needs practical pre-hospital first aid training. Examples include:

  • Outdoor activity professionals: mountain leaders, rafting/kayak guides, climbing instructors, beach lifeguards, outdoor tourism operators.

  • Educators & group leaders: school trip supervisors, scout leaders, summer camp staff.

  • Outdoor enthusiasts: hikers, climbers, hunters, divers, and anyone active in remote environments.

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  • Action at an Emergency
  • Checking and Injured or Ill Person
  • Shock
  • Bleeding Control
  • Wound Care
  • Bandaging Wounds
  • Burns
  • Eye, Ear, Nose, and Tooth Injuries
  • Head, Brain, and Spinal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
  • Extremity Injuries
  • Poisoning
  • Plant-Induced Dermatitis
  • Snake and Other Reptile Bites
  • Heat & Cold-Related Emergencies
  • Altitude Illness
  • Lightning
  • Respiratory Emergencies
  • Abdominal Complaints
  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • Emergency Rescues, Moves, and Prioritizing Multiple Injured People
  • Evacuation

To join our courses, you need to be at least 18 years old (legal age of adulthood.

  • If you are under 18, a signed consent form from a parent or guardian is required.

Our courses are open and welcoming to everyone who meets these criteria — we look forward to seeing you there!


Participant Preparation
  • 20 days before the course begins, participants receive their training handbook, which includes comprehensive study material and detailed guidelines.
  • Prior to the first session, a diagnostic pre-test is conducted to assess participants’ knowledge level and ensure a solid learning foundation.
  • A minimum score of 60% is required in the pre-test in order to continue with the program.

Duration:

  • 5 days (36 -40 hrs depending on course structure.)

Format:

  • combination of interactive lectures, practical workshops, and realistic field scenarios.

Materials:

  • course notes and training manuals included.
  1. During the training courses, participants engage in extensive practical drills and evaluation assessments, based on progressive scenarios and adjusted according to the level of difficulty.

  2. Wilderness First Aid is a demanding and physically intensive course. Students attending the field sessions must be prepared to train in rugged terrain and dense vegetation, both day and night, under all weather conditions, for several hours at a time. Participants will be required to carry personal gear and team equipment weighing up to 25 kg, and to assist in patient evacuation scenarios involving loads of up to 100 kg as part of a rotating six-person team.

  3. If you are not physically capable of performing such strenuous activities, we strongly advise against registering for this class.

The Wilderness First Aid program is based on international first aid standards and is fully aligned with Greek legislation for pre-hospital training. Participants are trained exclusively in first aid skills and not in medical procedures, which are reserved for healthcare professionals.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Wilderness First Aid Certificate issued through ECSI, fully aligned with Greek legislation and international first aid protocols.


Recommendation: It is strongly advised that participants renew their certification every 2 years in order to stay current with the latest protocols while maintaining both proficiency and confidence in their skills.