Upcoming Wilderness Medicine Courses

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Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 | Portland, OR, USA

2 Hours: 0 Online + 2 In-Person

LISTING ID: L5106

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

What You'll Learn

• Recognize bleeding: Understand the types of bleeding (arterial, venous, capillary) and how to identify severe bleeding.
• Apply direct pressure: 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

All students will receive a certificate of completion upon completing the course.

Instructor's Note

Class Minimum: 4 students.
In the event that the minimum class size is not met, all students will receive a refund.
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This course is offered by Scott Mize.

Scott Mize is a founding member of NW Survival LLC.

His credentials include:

Licensed NREMT
Associate Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness EMT
Certified WFR Instructor
TECC
Survival Med Instructor
Stop the Bleed® Instructor
Tri-County MRC Collaborative
Certified Rescue Diver
Certified S.A.F.E. Instructor
MACE® Civilian Instructor
HSI Level 3 Instructor
AHA Certified BLS/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor ID: 01221012895
American Red Cross: BLS Instructor – 00TSC60
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor – 00TSC6H
ARS: WO7NWS
GMRS: WRCB668
Oregon ARES
CERT Trainer
FEMA Certifications
SARTECH Certifications
PFA Certifications
Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness certified
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