Completion should include fulfilling the requirements of a nationally recognized wilderness first aid training, such as American Red Cross Wilderness Training.
Teacher Resource: Wilderness First Aid Training and Courses, American Red Cross
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can a nationally recognized wilderness first aid training course prepare one for understanding the importance of trip-planning principles and hazard identification and assessment?
- How can completion help one develop outdoor leadership and decision-making skills?
- What are some risks that are unique to solo adventures?
- What does it mean to venture beyond the reach of traditional emergency services, and how can planning mitigate hazards and increase the effectiveness of response measures?
- What kind of first-aid kit should one carry in the back country or remote settings?