PURPOSE: Extend Scout Leaders knowledge of First Aid to those situations where professional response may not be immediately available. This training is geared towards Adult Scout Leaders and those Scout parents going to a Scout High Adventure Base activity or Scout wilderness activity.

DATE: Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2024
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day

LOCATION: Cushman Watt Service Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles

COST: $85.00 for Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED by March 16, 2024. If fewer than five sign ups are made prior to that date a cancellation notice will be sent. Otherwise a confirmation will be sent after that date. Cost includes a USB thumb drive with all printed material on it.

MAXIMUM SIZE: 45 students

REGISTRATION: For help with registration contact Hannibol Sullivan, Community Engagement Coordinator (SR) and HAT Advisor at (213) 718-6266 or email Hannibol.Sullivan@scouting.org.

MEALS: All meals are the responsibility of the participants. Time will be allotted to go out or you can bring your own snacks, lunch and refreshments.

OVERVIEW: CPR/AED class includes printed materials as well as AED demonstration using an AED trainer and use of CPR manikins. Successful completion of the course earns a certification valid for two years.

REQUIREMENTS: For Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification, current certification in Adult CPR & AED which will be taught at the beginning of the class. For First Aid Basics – have knowledge of Tenderfoot, Second Class & First Class First Aid skills, and completion of the online trainings in Weather Hazards, Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.

INSTRUCTORS: Rick Reeley and Dave Rolandelli

QUESTIONS: Rick Reeley course instructor at reeley@troop849.org

A USB thumb drive with all printed material on it will be given to each participant.

Hike Aid 3, “Full Dimension High Adventure Training”, has a complete discussion of the training programs of the GLAAC-HAT. It may be downloaded from the Council High Adventure website at https://glaac-hat.org/HikeAids.html.

Questions about any of them are to be directed to Michael Schlaifer; Vice ChairTraining: (213)247-8808 (C); e-mail, michael@schlaifer.com.