Wilderness First Aid

See what you would do to respond to and treat a possible snakebite.

Understand the 'Wilderness First Aid vs Wilderness First Responder' debate to choose the best course for your outdoor medical training needs.

Knowing the SOAP note steps can help communicate accurate information to providers, which is especially useful now that more providers prefer a phone call before coming in with an ailment or injury

See why a former camp counselor thinks all camp staff should have wilderness medicine trainings!

NOLS grad Kimberly Blazzard unexpectedly put her wilderness medicine skills into practice on a solo trip on the Appalachian Trail.

In March 2019, NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Landmark Learning partnered to hold a Wilderness First Aid course at UNC-Greensboro.

The RV rental company Outdoorsy recommends NOLS Wilderness Medicine training as one of their top five picks for using paid time off.

Outside Online looks to NOLS Wilderness Medicine for some tips on how to build a well-stocked first aid kit, starting with knowing how to use the supplies you packed.

With input from Shana Tarter, assistant director of NOLS Wilderness medicine, Outside’s Gear Guy discusses the advantages of purchasing a premade first aid kit.

In May 2018, Idaho Rescue Training hosted a two-day NOLS Wilderness First Aid course for Magic Valley residents.

Audrey Goral took a NOLS WFA thinking she would only use the skills for a sprained ankle. She never expected to use the skills on her twin in an emergency.

Always start with the first 5 steps of the scene size-up when responding to an emergency.

Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should consider to taking a NOLS Wilderness First Aid course.

Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries you'll encounter in the outdoors. Are you prepared to recognize and treat them?

You find a hiker who you think might be suffering from altitude illness - after introducing yourselves, and with the patient's permission, you and the SAR team members begin an assessment. Test your knowledge with this case study

Take this wilderness medicine quiz to find out what you really know about the symptoms and treatment for altitude illness.

Read our tested strategies for handling the first aid hazards you’re most likely to see when you go fishing in lakes, rivers, streams, or the ocean.

How much do you really know about heat illness and dehydration? Test your skills with this first aid quiz from NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

Review the steps of the head-to-toe exam with this NOLS Wilderness First Aid grad's hand-drawn diagram.

You never know when your first aid training might come in handy—you might even wind up using your skills to treat your pet!

Getting caught by a fishhook isn't fun, but it doesn't necessarily mean the end of your fishing trip—if you have the appropriate first-aid skills.

Check out the top 9 wilderness medicine jobs you can score with a wilderness medicine certification.

Do you know how to help with first aid for winter injuries and illnesses?

Knowing how to identify and manage pediatric medical issues can help your family have a fun adventure in the backcountry.