Emergency Care in Remote Locations, this course provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. This class will teach you what to look for and what to do in the event of an emergency, and direct you to the most appropriate type of care.
This class includes
Expanded information on heat and cold emergencies
Updated guidelines for managing snake bite emergencies
New information on managing diabetic emergencies
Skill sheets providing step-by-step visual reviews of procedures discussed
Flow charts reinforcing the decision-making process and appropriate procedures
Decision tables provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take
All participants in The Wilderness First Aid class should be at least 16 years old. The course is taught at an adult pace and some portions involve treatment and decisions that can be emotionally and physically distressing. The Course Director is authorized to make exceptions. Please contact the Course Director directly prior to registering any youth under 16.”
Please wear your full field uniform. This is a uniformed event.
Attendees must attend both Saturday and Sunday classes to complete training.
A current CPR certification is required for the Wilderness First Aid Certification. CPR is not taught during this class. If you do not have a current CPR certification you can sign up for a class at https://scoutingevent.com/127-CPRAEDtraining
Roy Breede NT Training Chair roy_breede@yahoo.com 630-815-3204
Mike Fugate Training Chairperson mwfugate@frontier.com 815.757.4987
Thomas Barrington TFC Staff Advisor thomas.barrington@scouting.org 630.797.4621
Norris Scout Service Center
415 N Second St St. Charles, Illinois 60174 Phone: (630) 584-9250
When & Where
Multiple sessions to choose from
May 2018 Wilderness First Aid SOLD OUT Saturday 05-05-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 05-06-2018 5:00 PM Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
November 2018 Wilderness First Aid
Saturday 11-03-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 11-04-2018 5:00 PM Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
December 2018 Wilderness First Aid
Saturday 12-08-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 12-09-2018 5:00 PM Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
December 2017 Wilderness FA Saturday 12-02-2017 8:00 AM to Sunday 12-03-2017 5:00 PM Past Norris Scout Service Center Map this session Coords: 41.9178452, -88.31963 415 N Second St St. Charles, Illinois 60174 Phone: (630) 584-9250 Fax: (630) 584-8598
January 2018 Wilderness FA Saturday 01-13-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 01-14-2018 5:00 PM Past Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
February 2018 Wilderness First Aid Saturday 02-03-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 02-04-2018 5:00 PM Past Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
March 2018 Wilderness First Aid Saturday 03-17-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 03-18-2018 5:00 PM Past Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168
April 2018 Wilderness First Aid Saturday 04-07-2018 8:00 AM to Sunday 04-08-2018 5:00 PM Past Camp Big Timber Map this session Coords: 42.072257, -88.354235 37W955 Big Timber Rd Elgin, Illinois 60124 Phone: 847-687-4168