Wilderness First Aid

DATE CHANGE!  Event has been moved from March 9-10  to May 4-5!

Class  Description:

Designed 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.

MAX 25 people.

BRING YOUR OWN CAMPING GEAR!

You must bring a current copy of your BSA Medical Form Parts A & B.

Topics include:

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

2 year certification

Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course

Course length: 16 hours

Contact: Melissa Miller 971-409-7007