Training Course Event - Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Course Description:

Summary

An entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks. 

Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into and challenging remote environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.

Directions

Take 1-64 east from Lexington to the Mountain Parkway. Go 33 miles to the Slade exit. Follow Hwy. 11 south for 15 miles. Turn right on Highway 498, travel 3 miles to Hwy 52. Turn right on 52 for 2 1/2 miles. Go left on Hwy 399 for 1/2 miles and Lago Linda is on the left.

From Knoxville: Take I-75 to Exit 90, Hwy #52 to Irvine. Continue on #52 through Irvine and Ravenna. About 9 miles after Ravenna, turn right from #52 onto #399 and go .6 miles. Turn left into Lago Linda Hideaway property.

Near by Recreations

Abundance of rock climbing and hiking in Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park.

Room and Board:

Lodging

Lodging is available on site. Options include camping and cabins. Contact for more information. Showers and toilets available with any option. Camping also available in nearby national forest and climbers hostel.

Food

Food is provided.

Sponsor Policies

No smoking permitted in cabins or class area. Do not bring pets to class.

Instructors:

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	Laura Helfman	Tennessee	MD, WFR