Upcoming Wilderness Medicine Courses

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Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 | Lexington, KY, USA

2 Hours: 0 Online + 2 In-Person

LISTING ID: L5145

Overview

Learn the crucial skills you need to respond effectively to severe bleeding emergencies until help arrives.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the types of bleeding (arterial, venous, capillary) and how to identify severe bleeding
• Learn how to use cloths or bandages to apply pressure directly to the wound
• How to pack wounds with gauze to control severe bleeding, when direct pressure isn't enough
• When and how to apply tourniquets to control severe arterial bleeding from limbs
• How to recognize and provide first aid for signs of potentially life-threatening shock
• Practice techniques using realistic scenarios and manikins to gain confidence and skill in controlling bleeding

Includes

• A certificate of completion

Instructor's Note

This is a one day class, learning the most recent stop the bleeding techniques from ACS and DOD. Participants will receive completion certificates.
This class is ideal for hikers, walkers, and anyone who spends time in the outdoors.
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This course is offered by Linda Botens.

Linda Botens is a certified NYS EMT for over 20 years, a training officer for EMS, a NYS PECC Coordinator, a CME Coordinator, an EMS Charts Administrator, a certified AHA CPR/AED/First Aid, an ACS and DOD Stop the Bleed instructor, an instructor for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for first aid and boat safety, and now a Survival Med Hybrid Wilderness First Aid Instructor.