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Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado System
  • Offered by

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In this course, students will learn about environmental injuries, how to treat them, and what conditions require evacuation. This will include animal bites/stings, and temperature-related emergencies, such as those that are heat or cold-related, lightning, altitude, and drowning. Students will also learn about important aspects of camp hygiene, and what to do in the event that evacuation is needed.

Modules

Hand Washing and Water Treatment

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Hand Washing, Body Washing, and Principles of Camp Hygiene
  • Water Treatment

3 Readings

  • Protozoal Causes of Diarrhea
  • Water Disinfection Reading
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Module 1 Graded Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1: Graded Quiz Camp Hygiene and Water Treatment

Heat-Induced Emergencies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Desert or Heat Related Emergency Quiz

2 Videos

  • Heat-Induced Emergencies Part 1
  • Heat-Induced Emergencies Part 2

1 Readings

  • Case Study on Heat Related Illnesses: High Desert

Cold-Induced Emergencies

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz Frostbite Setting
  • Practice Quiz Frostbite Response

3 Videos

  • Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 1
  • Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 2
  • Cold-Induced Emergencies Part 3

2 Readings

  • Case Study on Frostbite Setting Scene Assessment
  • Frostbite Response Exam and Patient Assessment

Module 2 Graded Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2: Temperature Related Illness - Graded Quiz

Altitude and Lightning

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on Mountain Too High
  • Practice Quiz Case Study Lightning Questions

3 Videos

  • Altitude
  • Lightning Part 1
  • Lightning Part 2

2 Readings

  • Mountain Too High
  • Lightning is Frightening: Injuries in a Camp Setting

Module 3 Graded Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3: Altitude and Lightning Related Emergencies - Graded Quiz

Drowning Prevention and Mitigation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on Lake Mistake

2 Videos

  • Drowning Part 1
  • Drowning Part 2

1 Readings

  • Case Study Lake Mistake

Module 4 Graded Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4: Drowning Related Emergencies - Graded Quiz

Additional Optional Credential: Earning an e-WFA Certification from the University of Colorado School of Medicine

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Demonstrate your Wilderness First Aid skills to earn an e-WFA Certification

Auto Summary

Discover essential skills in "Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies" focused on treating environmental injuries and evacuation protocols. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts, this foundational Coursera course covers animal bites, temperature-related emergencies, lightning, altitude issues, drowning, and camp hygiene. Available in 480 minutes with Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for those passionate about outdoor safety and health.

A.W. Lukens
Instructors

A.W. Lukens

Todd Miner
Instructors

Todd Miner