Wilderness Medical First Aid

Service Description

Join wilderness skills instructor 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚 (contestant on 𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 13) for an immersive introduction to 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 — designed for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, preparedness-minded individuals, and anyone wanting to feel more confident responding to emergencies in remote environments. Drawing from years of experience teaching wilderness survival across deserts, mountains, woodlands, and alpine terrain, Jacks will guide participants through practical first aid principles for real-world outdoor situations. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 In a wilderness emergency, you are often your own first responder. This module focuses on self aid and the practical skills needed to manage injuries and medical emergencies when help may be hours or days away. Students will learn how to treat the 5 Bs (Bleeding, Blisters, Burns, Breaks, and Bites) with the use of their kit and resources from their environment. Students will learn how to assess their condition and prioritize treatment under stress using frameworks provided by the American Red Cross and Health and Safety Institute. The course also covers the design and construction of an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). Students will learn what medical supplies provide the greatest value in the field, how to tailor an IFAK to personal needs and trip objectives, and how to bridge the gap between carried equipment and improvised solutions from the landscape. By the end of the module, participants will have a practical understanding of wilderness self aid, environmental medicine, injury prevention, and how to confidently manage the most likely medical emergencies encountered outdoors using both modern equipment and available environmental resources. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 - Self assessment and patient evaluation - The ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure - The 5 Bs: Bleeding, Blisters, Burns, Breaks, and Bites & Stings - Hypothermia, hyperthermia, and environmental exposure - Using natural materials for treatment - Building and customizing an IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) - Resource based problem solving in medical emergencies - Self rescue and evacuation considerations - Prevention and preparedness in remote environments Ready to build confidence in emergency situations and strengthen your wilderness preparedness? 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!