WFAC 2-Day Extended Syllabus

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.