Backcountry
First-Aid 101
Hands-on emergency skills for the people who lead others into the field — and can't afford to be the least prepared person in the group.
Overview
You're the one
they'll look to
Backcountry First-Aid 101 is TimberRaven's foundational field clinic, built specifically for people who spend serious time in serious terrain. Hunters, overlanders, river guides, hunt camp regulars, trail crew leads, and anyone who regularly takes others into the backcountry — this is the course designed for how you actually operate.
You'll leave with more than a certificate. You'll leave with the hands-on reps, the protocol, and the confidence to act fast when the situation doesn't give you time to think.
Why TimberRaven
Not your standard
first-aid class
Most first-aid certifications are built around urban settings — controlled environments, fast EMS response, close access to hospitals. The backcountry operates by different rules. TimberRaven training is built around those rules.
Real Terrain. Real Conditions.
Clinic day happens in the field — not a classroom. You practice where the emergencies actually happen.
Student-on-Student Scenarios
You're not practicing on a mannequin. You assess real people, make real decisions, and get real feedback.
The MARCH Protocol
The same systematic assessment framework used in military and tactical medicine — adapted for backcountry civilian use.
TR MIST+NCO Reporting
Know exactly what to tell Search & Rescue when you call for help — and how to give them what they need to find you fast.
Small Groups Only
Never more than 5 students per instructor. Everyone gets hands-on reps. Nobody watches from the back of the room.
Three Certifications, One Day
CPR Total, Stop The Bleed™, and your TR credential — all bundled into a single blended learning + clinic day format.
Format
How it works
The course is split into two phases — online prep you complete on your own schedule, followed by a full day in the field. Both phases are required. Both count toward your certifications.
Online Learning
Complete your AHA CPR online module, TimberRaven's Stop The Bleed™ video overview, and the TR Backcountry First-Aid video course — all on your own schedule before clinic day. Section quizzes and a final exam confirm you're ready to work. Passing score required to attend.
Clinic Day — Full Day, In the Field
One full day of hands-on training. CPR skills assessment, MARCH protocol practicals, Stop The Bleed™ scenarios, common backcountry injury management, SAR communication, and a capstone scenario that ties it all together. Your CPR Total card is issued at the end after your in-person skills are verified.
Clinic Day
Clinic day at a glance
Times are approximate — your instructor sets the pace based on group progress.
Credentials
What you walk away with
Every student who completes both the online prerequisite and the clinic day leaves with three certifications and a set of skills that don't expire when the paperwork does.
AHA certification earned through bundled online training plus in-person skills assessment at the clinic.
Nationally recognized hemorrhage control — TQ application, wound packing, and pressure techniques.
TimberRaven credential earned through passing online coursework and completing all clinic day requirements.
Who Should Attend
Who this is for
This course is designed for people who operate in the backcountry — not people who are thinking about going someday. If you spend real time in real terrain, this training belongs in your kit.
No medical background required. The course is designed to be learned by people who aren't medical professionals — and who need skills that work under stress, in the dirt, with whatever they have on hand.
What Comes Next
Ready to go further?
Backcountry First-Aid 101 is the starting point. Students who want to push into advanced territory have a clear path forward.
Next Step
Backcountry First-Aid Advanced
The flagship TimberRaven clinic. Extended online coursework, two days in the field — including night-time emergency scenarios — and the kind of immersive, high-pressure training that nobody else is doing at this level. Students drive into a live scenario. The clock is running before they even get out of the vehicle.
Prerequisite
Backcountry First-Aid 101
Format
2-day overnight field clinic
Scenarios
Day + night emergency response
FAQ
Common questions
No. This course is built for people with no medical training. The skills are practical, protocol-driven, and designed to work under stress with whatever you have on hand.
Wear clothes you can work in and get dirty. Bring water, food for lunch, and any personal gear your confirmation email specifies. All training equipment is provided.
The AHA online module is bundled into your enrollment — it's part of the coursework, not an add-on. Your CPR Total card is issued after your in-person skills are verified at clinic day, regardless of prior certification status.
Yes. Private group bookings are available for groups of 3 to 10. We can work around your schedule and location within our operating regions. Use the contact form to start a conversation.
Standard WFA courses are broad. This course is built around the MARCH protocol, Stop The Bleed™ techniques, and backcountry-specific scenarios — with a strong focus on decision-making, SAR communication, and hands-on reps in realistic conditions. It's also a direct prerequisite to Backcountry First-Aid Advanced, our two-day overnight clinic.
Seats go fast. Capped at 5 students for one-on-one attention. Reserve yours now.
What's Included
- AHA online CPR module (bundled)
- TR video course + final exam
- Full clinic day
- All three certifications
- TR pocket reference card
Reserve Your Spot
View live session availability, seat counts, and complete your reservation on the booking page.
Check Dates & ReservePrivate Group?
Hunt camps, corporate teams, and groups of 3–10 — we'll schedule around you.
info@timberraven.com