# Event Details - **Event Name**: American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Wilderness First Aid training for remote settings—learn to assess, treat, and respond when help is delayed.About this EventCertification: American Red Cross Certification (valid for 2 years)Course Time: 16 hoursTimes: 8:00am - 5:00pmRefund Policy:Due to the limited class size and materials purchased in advance, refunds are not available. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer to a future course with advance notice.Course DescriptionThe primary purpose of the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course is to provide individuals a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response, such as wilderness and remote environments, including urban disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.The Wilderness and Remote First Aid course requires active participation in a classroom or field experience that grows in complexity from initial response principles to specific care recommendations. This course highlights the importance of critical thinking and decision making to take the appropriate action to give first aid care in a delayed-help environment. The course is intended to provide hands-on learning using realistic scenarios that present some of the realities of caring for someone in an environment with fewer resources and changing conditionsCurrent adult CPR/AED certification is a prerequisite for participation in the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course. Participants must also be 14 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course.Course Materials: Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide and Pocket Guide, Student First Aid Training Kit.Featured TopicsPerforming primary and secondary assessmentHead (Brain), Neck and Spinal InjuriesWounds and Wound InfectionBites and StingsBone and Joint InjuriesBurnsAbdominal IllnessesHypothermiaHeat-Related IllnessesLightningAltitude IllnessesSubmersion IncidentsAllergies and AnaphylaxisCourse LogisticsMeals - Are on your own. Bring a lunch with you, or choose from a number of nearby restaurants. We will break for lunch from noon-1pm.Lodging - Lodging is on your own. Google the area for a variety of lodging options.Transportation - Students must provide their own transportation to and from the course, daily.Course InstructorKatherine Gividen teaches American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED and Wilderness and Remote First Aid courses. She is a NOLS Wilderness First Responder. Katherine also teaches backpacking and WFA for classes for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Becoming an Outdoors Woman program. She previously taught backpacking classes for LSU’s Leisure and Arts Program. Katherine is the president of the Louisiana Hiking Club. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baton-rouge/american-red-cross-wilderness-and-remote-first-aid/100001998090137388 - **Event Categories**: workshops, performances, trips-adventures, entertainment, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 14+ - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Waddill Wildlife Refuge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 270, max: 270, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baton Rouge - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Waddill Wildlife Refuge - **lat**: 30.4902242 - **long**: -91.0315555 - **full address**: Waddill Wildlife Refuge, 4142 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d944295feec7f8f3e5f30c29fa2831284dd8fd483f535f33d2b143f086791e19-rimg-w1200-h900-dc282808-gmir.jpg?v=1786981301 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid being held? - **A:** American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Waddill Wildlife Refuge, 4142 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid? - **A:** American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is strictly for guests aged 14 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 14 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid? - **A:** American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is organized by Katherine Gividen. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baton Rouge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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