First Aid, CPR, & AED

You should never go adventuring without knowing how to take care of yourself or your partners should something go awry. And even if you’re not adventuring, there are some skills that everyone should just simply know.

Our Courses

The following are all Red Cross certified and OSHA compliant to fulfill requirements for first-time certification, certification renewal, or collegiate credit. Certifications are valid for two years.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid

The Wilderness and Remote First Aid class helps participants learn how to respond to more than 25 first-aid emergencies – during times when help may be delayed. While specifically designed with a remote location in mind, these first aid treatments are applicable even at home.

*A valid Adult CPR/AED certification is required for taking this class. Adult CPR/AED classes are always scheduled immediately prior to this course so you can complete both in the same day.

**This course is required for joining GSD Sports & Adventure on any backpacking or multi-day excursion.

Topics include:

Broken Bones

Head and Spinal Injuries

Heart Attack

Hyperthermia

Hypothermia

Wounds and Wound Infection

Adult CPR, AED

The Adult CPR/AED online course equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults.

Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid

The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED online course equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults.

Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants.