WFAC 2-Day Extended Syllabus
WFAC 2-Day Extended Syllabus
Topics and Exercises
Topics and Exercises
Students splint an injury with materials on hand:
climbing web, foam pads, and a snowshoe.
Scene survey
Level of consciousness
Accident scenarios
Shock
Head-to-toe exam
Logroll
Head and C-spine injuries
Eye, face, and throat injuries
Abdominal injuries
Lightning injuries
Medical priorities
Patient assessment
Roller and triangular bandage demo
and practice
Heat problems
Hypothermia
Mountain sickness, HAPE
Chest injuries
Frostbite
Working with Search & Rescue
Control of bleeding
Taking vital signs and medical history
Strains and sprains
Splinting demo and practice
Fractures and dislocations
Patient manager role
TLC
Snakebite
Students say that the accident simulations are the best part of the WFAC.