The American Red Cross offers a Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course based on the curriculum developed by the Boy Scouts of America. While the Red Cross has a long history in teaching urban first aid, their Wilderness and Remote First Aid course leaves much to be desired when compared to the Wilderness First Aid courses offered by most of the professional providers. If you are considering taking the ARC course—or becoming an instructor for one—below is a list of pros and cons.
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Introduction
Spending time outside for work or play is part of human history, both past and present. Interest in the outdoors is constantly growing with new human-powered and motorized activities/sports emerging on a regular basis. The development of more sophisticated equipment allows access to more challenging terrain and environments...and greater risk. Use permits, once unheard of, are now the rule—and are increasingly difficult to procure for both individuals and organizations. Wilderness ethics are changing as use increases and "leave no trace" has become a mantra for many. In short, the outdoors has become a thriving industry. Taking a course in wilderness medicine is an investment in your future and requires both time and money. Wilderness medicine providers teach the same type of courses—WFA, WAFA, WFR, & WEMT—but…we all teach them differently. And that difference may be vitally important to you. It's worth doing some research to make sure you take the right course from the right provider. This article is devoted to helping you reach your goals. And, when all is said and done, we hope you choose to take a course from us. Questions to ask yourself:
If you are looking for a good education, consider these things:
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Our public YouTube channel has educational and reference videos for many of the skills taught during our courses. Check it out!
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