Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course

May 4-5, 2024

Camp Geiger Goetz Lodge

9:00am - 6:00pm

Class Cost: $70.00 plus purchase of the training guide ($17.99)

Designated for Scouts and Scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA's Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.

This is a 2 year certification.  Digital certification available upon successful completion of course.

This is the only time this course will be held in the Pony Express Council for 2024.

Course length: 16 hours

Topics include:

• Primary and Secondary Assessments
• Head/Brain, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
• Heat-Related Emergencies
• Hypothermia
• Altitude-Related Illnesses
• Allergies & Anaphylaxis
• Burns
• Bone an Joint Injuries
• Wounds and Wound Infection

Materials:

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide and Pocket Guide $17.99 - Students are responsible for purchasing and bringing guide to the training. The guide is available for purchase online here.

Class Fee: $70.00

Maximum class size is 10 people.

Must bring CPR/AED Certification card to the training.

Contact Richard Doornink for questions 816-632-9411.