Course curriculum

    1. Survey Techniques

    2. Scene Survey

    3. Primary Survey

    4. Secondary Survey

    5. Ongoing Survey

    6. Blood Sweep

    1. Issues in Wilderness Wound Management

    2. Exposing The Wound

    3. Stop the Bleeding (Haemostasis)

    4. Wound Cleaning/Debridement

    5. Dressing a Wound

    6. Closing a Laceration

    7. Burns

    8. Blisters

    9. What Ointment should be used on a Wound?

    1. Injured and Painful Teeth

    2. Basic Dental Anatomy

    3. Tooth Ache (Pulpitis)

    4. Other Dental Issues

    1. Mountain Biking

    2. Rock Climbing

    3. Skiing and Snowboarding

    4. Water Sports & Drowning

    1. Understanding Feet & Shoes for Hiking and Backpacking

    2. Understanding Clothing and Heat

    1. Background

    2. Issues Encountered with Lightning

    3. Types of Injuries from Lightning

    4. Treatment for Lightning Strikes

About this course

  • £65.00
  • 71 lessons
  • 9 Video lessons
  • The Four Seasons of Survival Book
  • Certification on completion

Certification on Completion

Essential Wilderness Life Support (EWLS) is a course appropriate for those who spend a lot of time outdoors and in remote locations (professionally or recreationally). This EWLS course is designed to provide an individual with an in-depth knowledge of wilderness medicine and the essential skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the outdoors. Ideal for Search & Rescue Teams, Exploration Groups, and Adventure Guides.

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