Wilderness First Responder Training

Training Course

Wilderness First Responder Training

Course Fee Ksh. 30,000
Available Dates

  • General principles of physiology and pathology of outdoor medicine
  • Principles of outdoor medicine
  • Quick guide to head to toe examination
  • Understanding Critical Body Systems
  • Understanding your limits as a first responder
  • Assessment and initial management of the injured
  • Life threatening emergencies
  • Managing the animal attack victim
  • The trauma casualty
  • Immobilization and bandaging of fractures/bleeding
  • High risk situations: when to get concerned and worried
  • Water borne diseases and water purification
  • Pain management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Moving the trauma casualty
  • Safe transfer and decision making
  • Mass casualty incident and triage
  • Documentation
  • Arranging and coordinating a medical evacuation (road or air)

  • Safari camps
  • Tour operators
  • Lodges
  • Hotels
  • Any individuals who, by nature of their work, are more often than not in the wilderness

  • July 10th
  • August 6th
  • August 27th
  • September 11th
  • September 24th
  • October 8th
  • October 29th
  • November 13th
  • November 26th

This is an advanced first aid course with special emphasis on austere/remote environments where there is no nearby medical support. It targets individuals who, by nature of their work, are more often than not in the wilderness and would be called upon to respond to serious emergencies that casualties would require stabilization or some form of intervention before they are transferred to hospital.

For any inquiries and further information, write to
training.afd@flydoc.org or call +254 701 147 506 or +254 20 699 2000.

AMREF

„Training at AMREF Flying Doctors has helped me tremendously for my work as a tour guide in Kenya. I now feel fully prepared to support my clients during their adventures and feel capable to react if an emergency happens. Thanks to the practical Hands-on-Methods I know exactly what to do and how to do it.“

Cathy K., Wilderness and First Aid Course Participant