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University of Colorado System

Wilderness First Aid

University of Colorado System via Coursera Specialization

Overview

Wilderness First Aid is for anyone who wants to improve their safety in nature. In this specialization, you will find basic emergency medical care to help stabilize or evacuate injured or ill people in wilderness settings. The courses include an introduction to wilderness first aid, medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and environmental emergencies. Join us as we learn from real-life scenarios and stories from wilderness experts and medical professionals.

Syllabus

Course 1: Wilderness First Aid - Introduction
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this course, students will learn the basics of wilderness medicine, including how it is a ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this course, students will learn to identify and treat common traumatic injuries in the ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this course, students will learn about environmental injuries, how to treat them, and what ... Enroll for free.

Courses

Taught by

A.W. Lukens, Angela Wright, MD, Elaine Reno, MD and Todd Miner

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