Wilderness Response Lvl 1
Life-Saving Skills for Remote Settings
Created for guides, rangers, and outdoor staff, Life-Saving Skills for Remote Settings delivers hands-on, scenario-driven training that prepares you to respond to emergencies long before professional help can arrive.
Help could be hours away
When seconds matter, will you know what to do?
Choking, snake bites, severe bleeding, or shock – emergencies in the wilderness can be deadly when help is hours away. Wilderness Level 1 gives guides, rangers, and outdoor staff the hands-on, scenario-driven skills to act fast, stay calm, and save lives.
"I had the privilege of attending first aid training led by Danielle at Odonata Zambia, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. Thanks to Danielle, I now feel more confident in handling emergency situations. I highly recommend her training to anyone seeking top-notch first aid skills."
Ntang’a Nguluka – Mukambi Safari Lodge
curriculum outline
Hands-on first aid for
the wilderness
Here’s what you’ll cover during your Wilderness Level 1 training
Systematic emergency response
Approach emergencies calmly and methodically using the DRSABCDE framework.
CPR & AED skills
Perform CPR and use an AED confidently to save lives.
Bleeding control
Manage minor cuts to catastrophic bleeding, including tourniquet use.
Burns & wound care
Treat burns, abrasions, and open wounds in the field.
Fractures & musculoskeletal injuries
Identify and stabilise broken bones, sprains, and dislocations.
Bites & stings
Respond effectively to snake bites, insect stings, and other animal injuries.
Environmental hazards
Recognise and manage extreme heat, cold, sun exposure, and dehydration.
Practical application scenarios
Practice all skills in realistic, hands-on wilderness drills.
Course benefits
Why participants choose this course
Certified
& Trusted
CPD-accredited and HPCZ-approved, with certificates valid for 2 years.
Expert
Instructors
Learn from healthcare professionals with real-world emergency experience.
Focused
Classes
Classes limited to a maximum of 15 participants for personalised attention.
Hands-on
Practice
Train in realistic scenarios and gain the confidence to act when emergencies strike.
Take-Home
Resources
Practical manuals and reference materials to refresh your skills anytime.
Same-Day
Qualification
Finish the course and receive your certificate on the same day.
Before this course...
Heading into the wilderness without the right training can leave you feeling anxious and unprepared. Every unexpected injury or medical emergency becomes stressful, and uncertainty can slow your response when seconds matter. You may know first aid in theory, but when faced with real-life emergencies far from help, hesitation can be dangerous.
After this course...
Flexible Training Solutions
Train at your location or ours...
we come to you
$85
Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Venue: At your location — $85 pp
Capacity: 10 – 15 participants
Excludes: Meals and transport (extra costs may apply for out-of-town sessions)
you come to us
$75
Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Venue: At our location — $75 pp
Capacity: 10 – 15 participants
Excludes: Meals and transport (extra costs may apply for out-of-town sessions)