Austere First Aid

This course, offered by the Progression Adventures, is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who want to be prepared for medical emergencies in challenging environments.

Over two immersive days, you will gain essential skills and knowledge to manage injuries and illnesses when professional medical care is out of reach. 

Participants will receive certification in Austere First Aid and Adult CPR, valid for three years, upon successful completion of the course. No prior experience is necessary. 

What will be covered in this course: 

• Introduction to the Austere Context
• Introduction to the Anatomy & Physiology
• Scene Management & The Primary Assessment
• Basic Life Support
• The Secondary Assessment
• The Circulatory System & Associated Life Threats
• The Respiratory System & Associated Life Threats
• The Nervous System & Associated Life Threats
• The Musculoskeletal System & Common Injuries
• Thermoregulation
• Submersion Injury
• Lightning
• Toxins
• Wounds & Burns
• Anaphylaxis
• General Environmental Medicine
• General Austere Medicine