Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED - Instructor-Led Classroom Training

The ECSI Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED 16-hour in-person, instructor-led course provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is not nearby. Designed for those who work or travel in remote locations, trip leaders, camp counselors, and outdoor enthusiasts who want a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups.

No previous first aid training is required. Results in an ECSI Wilderness First Aid eCard as well as an ECSI CPR/AED eCard, valid for two years. The course meets the curriculum of the Boy Scouts of American (BSA).

Among the topics to be covered:

  • Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment
  • Patient Assessment
  • Emergency and Evacuation Plans
  • Spine Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Shock
  • Wilderness Wound Management
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Heat Illness
  • Cold Injury
  • Chest Pain
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Shortness of Breath,
  • Altered Mental Status
  • Anaphylaxis
  • CPR & AED Use

Course Availability:

  • This course is offered for groups and organizations by request only, with a minimum number of participants required. You may choose to keep the class private or open it to the public — we can assist with promotion for open classes.
  • Training can be held at your location or at our Wake Forest facility.
  • For details or to schedule, email training@codeblueresources.com or call 888-556-9857.
  • Pricing averages $275 per person, depending on group size.