WILDERNESS FIRST AID & CPR

at Camp Sam Wood

Since the summer of 2021, the following adjustments have been implemented for NCAP accredited local council camps and National High Adventure Bases.

Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification will continue to be required for all backcountry adventures. As a reminder, a current CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized agency is a pre-requisite for a WFA course.

BSA has identified the following providers as meeting the BSA’s requirements for WFA training: (1) American Red Cross, (2) Emergency Care & Safety Institute, and (3) providers accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) under the ACA’s standard “HW.2.2/ST.3.2 First Aid & Emergency Care Personnel”. WFA courses offered by any other provider does not meet the BSA’s requirements. An ACA membership is required to view the alternatives. The BSA has partnered with Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) to design a blended learning format that combines 8-hours of online learning with 8-hours of in-person skills testing.

In addition, there are several options to satisfy this requirement for back-country, wilderness and remote programs offered by local councils or national high adventure bases.

The options are listed below:

1. The crew has at least one member with a current certificate of training in WFA.
2. The crew has at least one member who meets the criteria for an extension from the issuing agency. It is incumbent on the individual to research and obtain the extension with the issuing agency.
3. A member of the crew obtains in person training prior to arrival. We anticipate this will become more accessible as states begin to reopen.
4. A crew member completes the ECSI 8-hour online course, followed by the 8-hour skills test (prior to arrival, or upon arrival) resulting in a certificate of training.
5. A WFA trained staff member accompanies the crew for the entire trek.

Course Information (Youth must be First Class and have completed the First Aid MB)

Wilderness First Aid

CPR with AED will be Friday night, starting at 6pm. The Wilderness First Aid portion will begin at 8AM and conclude Sunday.

There is an option during check to come in on Friday night for those not needing CPR.

CPR with AED (if you can show the instructor a current certification you don't need to take this)

This will be on Friday night, starting at 6pm.

Both courses have both a classroom and hands-on component to them. During Wilderness First Aid you will be outside (weather permitting) practicing what you have learned. Dress appropriatley.

Cost: $110 this covers both CPR w/AED and Wilderness First Aid

Equipment:

Tent - you will need to provide your own, along with sleeping material

Comfortable Chair

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